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P765 FTO

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,288 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,083 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,944 miles

all four tyres wearing on edge

Fail 16 Jun 2006 73,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

all fore tyres wearing inner edges

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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P765 FTO is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P765 FTO, 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 P765 FTO registered?

P765 FTO is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P765 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P765 FTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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