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A15 KTR

1996 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,166 mi
Last recorded173,166 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KTR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 173,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 172,433 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 172,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 169,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 166,751 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 166,751 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 165,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 161,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 157,621 miles

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

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

front and rear no. plates have no british standards markings.

Pass 29 May 2009 151,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 151,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 150,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 147,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 140,012 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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A15 KTR is a 1996 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,033 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 A15 KTR, 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 30 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 A15 KTR registered?

A15 KTR is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is A15 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 KTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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