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A8 PWV

1996 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

267,295 mi
Last recorded267,295 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PWV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 267,295 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2026 267,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 267,230 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 267,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At N/S rear edge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2023 264,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 260,634 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 260,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Forward most arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 258,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 258,002 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Pressure pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pressure pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 256,546 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 256,546 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At corroded sleeve clamps (6.1.2 (a))

N/S and O/S front tyres badly perished at tread

Pass 7 Oct 2018 254,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 251,006 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 249,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 247,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 246,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 243,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 240,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 237,352 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 237,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 228,939 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 228,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 215,007 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 215,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 198,210 miles

Oil leak

front number plate begining to deteriate.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 198,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cracks in the tread of both rear tyres.

front number plate begining to deteriate.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 179,543 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 179,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 159,819 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 PWV is a 1996 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

A8 PWV is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is A8 PWV safe to buy?

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