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P657 KYC

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 KYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 156,151 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS CORRODED UNDERTRAY FITTED AT REAR

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED THIS VEHICLE EXHIBITS SIGNS OF LONG OUTSIDE STORAGE REAR WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 28 Apr 2010 156,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS CORRODED UNDERTRAY FITTED AT REAR

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED THIS VEHICLE EXHIBITS SIGNS OF LONG OUTSIDE STORAGE REAR WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Jan 2009 153,872 miles

offside front lower curved suspension arm creaking badly.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower curved suspension arm creaking badly.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 150,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 150,743 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag lamp remains on.

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 146,479 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 146,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs heavily lipped.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 140,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P657 KYC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P657 KYC, 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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P657 KYC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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