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P757 OWF

1997 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 OWF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 127,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2015 125,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2014 125,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 123,184 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2012 120,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 119,215 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 118,004 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 118,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 106,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,313 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 90,820 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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P757 OWF is a 1997 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P757 OWF, 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 P757 OWF registered?

P757 OWF is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P757 OWF safe to buy?

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