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B12 DRP

1996 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,425 mi
Last recorded166,425 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DRP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 166,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 147,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 142,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 132,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 128,564 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 128,532 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 122,489 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,850 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 103,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 103,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

bolts that hold cats in place are very corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f upper rear suspension arm inner bushses starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,328 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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B12 DRP is a 1996 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B12 DRP, 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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B12 DRP is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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