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N757 BKE

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,528 mi
Last recorded106,528 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN757 BKE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 106,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,372 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 104,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,050 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 98,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy on road, recommend replacement.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,527 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 96,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osf tyre 1.6mm

radius arm rear bushes split & perished

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,754 miles

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

Under bonnet & underside covered over with plastic covers

Pass 27 Feb 2006 85,683 miles

front brake discs becoming poor

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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N757 BKE is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N757 BKE, 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 N757 BKE registered?

N757 BKE is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N757 BKE safe to buy?

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