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N170 PUW

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,561 mi
Last recorded43,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 PUW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,561 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 43,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 41,970 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,696 miles

Front tyres showing cracks

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 40,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,271 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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N170 PUW is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N170 PUW, 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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N170 PUW is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N170 PUW safe to buy?

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