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N216 FFC

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,170 mi
Last recorded195,170 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2015 195,170 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres tread worn on inner edges

oil leak

unable to see condition of all of rear subframe

Pass 17 Sep 2014 181,642 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 179,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 167,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 152,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 139,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 123,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 113,643 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 98,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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N216 FFC is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N216 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 N216 FFC registered?

N216 FFC is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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