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N184 NNW

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,091 mi
Last recorded164,091 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 NNW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 164,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calaper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

metal pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 164,081 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calaper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

metal pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 163,040 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 161,468 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 161,468 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 159,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 159,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 156,979 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 156,979 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

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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N184 NNW is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N184 NNW, 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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N184 NNW is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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