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N81 YRJ

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,560 mi
Last recorded170,560 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 YRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 170,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 170,558 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 168,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 168,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front exhaust flange bolts badly corroded & weak.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 156,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 145,110 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 145,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

right front upper ball joint clicking(back one)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 132,233 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 132,219 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N81 YRJ is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green 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 N81 YRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N81 YRJ registered?

N81 YRJ is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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