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N838 FWY

1996 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 FWY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 99,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 88,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,625 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 82,625 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

some wear all brake discs †

Pass 14 Dec 2005 79,219 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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N838 FWY is a 1996 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N838 FWY, 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 N838 FWY registered?

N838 FWY is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N838 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 FWY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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