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P667 AWV

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,402 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 109,402 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,681 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,881 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage

slight oil leak engine

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air bag light on

slight oil leak engine

Fail 30 Nov 2010 99,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Imbalance - Roller Brake Test Brake Imbalance 15%

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Imbalance - Roller Brake Test Brake Imbalance 15%

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,432 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 95,614 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT DISPLAYING FUALT.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,614 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT DISPLAYING FUALT.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,187 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 91,652 miles

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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P667 AWV is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P667 AWV, 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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P667 AWV is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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