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A8 LYY

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,485 mi
Last recorded127,485 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LYY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,485 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,505 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 123,505 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 123,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 123,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

part of throttle pedal missing

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 LYY is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

A8 LYY is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is A8 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 LYY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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