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N826 ENE

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,439 mi
Last recorded150,439 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 ENE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 150,439 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 150,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 144,140 miles

ADVISE BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE HEAVILY BALD ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE PAD WARNING LIGHT LIT UP BUT FRONT PADS ARE OK, AND NO WIRE VISIBLE ON BACK

ADVISE SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE AT IDLE AND WHEN REVVED

Fail 31 Jul 2007 144,140 miles

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

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

ADVISE BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE N/S/F UPPER FORWARD TRACK CONTROL ARM JOINT BECOMING WORN AND SHOWING MOVEMENT

ADVISE O/S BLADE SPLIT AT END

ADVISE O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK JOINT BECOMING WORN AND SHOWING MOVEMENT

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE HEAVILY BALD ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE PAD WARNING LIGHT LIT UP BUT FRONT PADS OK NO WIRE VISIBLE ON BACK

ADVISE SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE AT IDLE AND WHEN REVVED

Pass 12 May 2006 133,277 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 133,216 miles

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

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

fornt pads low and discs lipped and corroded on inner face

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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N826 ENE is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N826 ENE, 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

How do I check the history of N826 ENE?

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What year was N826 ENE registered?

N826 ENE is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N826 ENE safe to buy?

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