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P78 MND

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 MND
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2016 146,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 141,654 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,979 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 127,691 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 123,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 119,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 115,868 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 113,562 miles

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

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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P78 MND is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P78 MND, 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 P78 MND registered?

P78 MND is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P78 MND safe to buy?

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