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N164 MRN

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

229,214 mi
Last recorded229,214 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 MRN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 229,214 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 229,193 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake light on dash

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 229,126 miles

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

Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 229,104 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 229,091 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)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 212,670 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 212,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 193,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 193,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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N164 MRN is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N164 MRN, 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 N164 MRN registered?

N164 MRN is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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