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N211 MBX

1996 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,573 mi
Last recorded21,573 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 MBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 21,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,995 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 19,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 18,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,397 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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N211 MBX is a 1996 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N211 MBX, 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 N211 MBX registered?

N211 MBX is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N211 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 MBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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