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A8 FVN

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,386 mi
Last recorded115,386 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FVN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 May 2023 115,318 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,296 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and rear suspension bushes weak

wipers slow

Fail 15 Jul 2021 115,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle and rear suspension bushes weak

wipers slow

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,521 miles

handbrake performance low

rear suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,826 miles

all discs corroded

nearside front upper front and rear bushes weak

Fail 29 Dec 2017 113,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all discs corroded

nearside front upper front and rear bushes weak

wipers slow

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,896 miles

Nearside outer cv boot weak

o/s handbrake performance low

Fail 14 Dec 2016 113,896 miles

Nearside outer cv boot weak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,924 miles

wear on offside front upper ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,709 miles

wear on offside front front top ball joint

Fail 13 Dec 2013 111,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,201 miles

wear on offside front top ball joint

Fail 17 Dec 2012 111,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,052 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 106,611 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 106,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,653 miles

n/s/f tyre unevan wear inner edge

screenwash poor

Pass 10 Feb 2006 97,242 miles

front brake discs corroded

front indicators faded

rear suspension bushes poor

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 FVN is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A8 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

A8 FVN is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is A8 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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