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P750 VTC

1997 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,145 mi
Last recorded153,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 VTC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 153,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2019 151,866 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 151,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in to sub frame to wheel marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn from wheel to sub frame marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 147,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 147,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 144,222 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 144,221 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust to front pipes sleves brokon off x2 (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 142,188 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 142,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/r16/98w (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 137,813 miles

front tyres 2mm of tread

Pass 7 May 2014 135,907 miles

brake pad warnig light on but not now

small weep from power stering rad to bottle

Fail 6 May 2014 135,906 miles

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

brake pad warnig light on but not now

small weep from power stering rad to bottle

Pass 20 May 2013 129,958 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES INNERAND OUTER SECTION

Fail 18 May 2013 129,958 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES INNERAND OUTER SECTION

Pass 22 May 2012 123,715 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 123,712 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)

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2011 119,114 miles

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5MM OF TREAD LEFT/ALSO WEARING ON OUTER SECTION

brake judder feels very bad when road tested

two small stone chips in wind-screen

Fail 12 May 2011 119,110 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5MM OF TREAD LEFT/ALSO WEARING ON OUTER SECTION

brake judder feels very bad when road tested

two small stone chips in wind-screen

Pass 21 May 2010 113,016 miles

.. nearside front wiper blade rubber getting split

Pass 29 May 2009 107,932 miles

.. nearside/offside front brake discs getting low in thickness/scored/discoloured

Fail 28 May 2009 107,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

.. nearside/offside front brake discs getting low in thickness/scored/discoloured

Pass 23 May 2008 101,165 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 101,165 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2007 92,619 miles

1/ †nearside front wiper blade not folowing contor of windscreen /change when split

Pass 24 May 2006 86,062 miles

both rear tyres getting low in tread depth/a b s warning light intermittant

Pass 31 May 2005 76,405 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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P750 VTC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P750 VTC, 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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P750 VTC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P750 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P750 VTC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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