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A8 BXB

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,888 mi
Last recorded164,888 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BXB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 164,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 161,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 156,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 156,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 150,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 150,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 150,191 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 150,098 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracket,

hand brake lever escessive travel.

off side door mirror glass cracket,

Pass 13 Jun 2009 150,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracket,

hand brake lever escessive travel.

off side door mirror glass cracket,

Fail 29 Oct 2007 147,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 147,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 147,036 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2006 132,053 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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A8 BXB is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A8 BXB, 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.

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What year was A8 BXB registered?

A8 BXB is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is A8 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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