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N182 FFC

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

276,008 mi
Last recorded276,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 276,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 273,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 264,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 264,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 260,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 256,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 231,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 231,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 202,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 201,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 176,804 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 176,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 154,408 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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N182 FFC is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N182 FFC, 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 N182 FFC registered?

N182 FFC is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N182 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N182 FFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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