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P829 SGT

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,381 mi
Last recorded146,381 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 SGT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 146,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 146,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 135,069 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 135,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 125,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 103,366 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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P829 SGT is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P829 SGT, 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 P829 SGT registered?

P829 SGT is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P829 SGT safe to buy?

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