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P540 WGN

1997 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,954 mi
Last recorded69,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 WGN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc are sligltly pitted

o/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc are sligltly pitted

o/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

Pass 8 May 2009 61,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2009 61,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,273 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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P540 WGN is a 1997 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 124,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P540 WGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P540 WGN registered?

P540 WGN is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P540 WGN safe to buy?

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