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IBZ 1478

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 1478
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake flexy hose cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2015 148,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake flexy hose cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2014 147,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front seat belts (both) slow to retract

o/s/r brake flexy hose cracked

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2014 147,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front seat belts (both) slow to retract

o/s/r brake flexy hose cracked

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 146,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all springs corroded

cv boots deteriorated

font flexy hoses perished slightly

front brake discs corroded

front seat belts slow to retract

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes worn and deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 146,879 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all springs corroded

cv boots deteriorated

font flexy hoses perished slightly

front brake discs corroded

front seat belts slow to retract

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes worn and deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2012 144,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left frontr wheel rim slight buckle

left/right front tyre treads worn

left/right rear brake flexi hoses cracked

rear suspension bushes worn

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 22 May 2012 144,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left frontr wheel rim slight buckle

left/right front tyre treads worn

left/right rear brake flexi hoses cracked

rear suspension bushes worn

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 13 Jun 2011 143,656 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

centre rear seatbelt missing

left door mirror security

left front seatbelt slow to retract

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left front wheel rim slight buckle

oil leaks

right fron tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

steering jerky

Fail 13 Jun 2011 143,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

left door mirror security

left front seatbelt slow to retract

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left front wheel rim slight buckle

oil leaks

rear inner right sidelight not working

right fron tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

steering jerky

Pass 2 Nov 2009 142,914 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel rim slight budckle

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 142,914 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel rim slight budckle

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 139,299 miles

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear suspension bushes worn

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 139,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear disc worn

rear suspension bushes worn

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 136,044 miles

Engine & Bay covers fitted

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Only 1 washer jet on left front

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

Right rear tyre on inside edge

right front seat belt slow to return

Fail 21 Nov 2007 136,044 miles

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

Engine & Bay covers fitted

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Only 1 washer jet on left front

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

Right rear tyre on inside edge

right front seat belt slow to return

Pass 9 Nov 2006 130,523 miles

left front wheel rim slight buckle

rear suspension bushes worn

steering rack play

Pass 25 Nov 2005 126,086 miles

front / rear disc pads worn

front tyres worn on edge

oil leak

right lower front suspension arm play (rear)

steering rack noisey

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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IBZ 1478 is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 IBZ 1478, 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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IBZ 1478 is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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