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N261 AHP

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,950 mi
Last recorded183,950 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 AHP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 183,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 183,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 183,566 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front exhaust sections. scuffing on n/s front tyre sidewall.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 183,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front exhaust sections. scuffing on n/s front tyre sidewall.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 182,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Scuffing on n/s front tyre sidewall.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 182,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 182,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 180,501 miles

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded. Some corrosion on front brake caliper metal pipes n/s and o/s.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 180,501 miles

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded. Some corrosion on front brake caliper metal pipes n/s and o/s.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 176,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 176,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 172,247 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 172,247 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 169,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 169,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 160,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 160,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in o/s headlight lens.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 156,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 156,823 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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N261 AHP is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N261 AHP, 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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N261 AHP is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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