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P815 XPT

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,672 mi
Last recorded149,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 XPT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 144,788 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 144,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

been standing for long time

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 136,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,092 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,793 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 122,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light

Fail 19 Sep 2012 119,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light

Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,747 miles

both off side tyres cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both off side tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 69,100 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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P815 XPT is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P815 XPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P815 XPT registered?

P815 XPT is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P815 XPT safe to buy?

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