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C2 TYA

1996 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,015 mi
Last recorded126,015 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 TYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 126,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 126,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,390 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 Jun 2008 106,384 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,104 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 96,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 84,371 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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C2 TYA is a 1996 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C2 TYA, 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 C2 TYA registered?

C2 TYA is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is C2 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 TYA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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