MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,241 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight budckle
left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge
rear suspension bushes worn
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
left rear tyre sidewall damaged
rear suspension bushes worn
right front tyre tread worn on edge
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
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
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
left front wheel rim slight buckle
rear suspension bushes worn
steering rack play
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was IBZ 1478 registered?
IBZ 1478 is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 1996.
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