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P81 FDP

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,240 mi
Last recorded124,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 FDP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 124,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 120,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,032 miles

both sides front bottom ball joints slight play

Pass 22 May 2008 106,389 miles

chips in windscreen

o\s track rod end boot split + slight play

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 2 May 2007 92,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 83,153 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P81 FDP is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P81 FDP, 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 P81 FDP registered?

P81 FDP is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P81 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 FDP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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