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N88 SER

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,771 mi
Last recorded181,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 SER
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 181,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 181,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 181,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 181,439 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 181,281 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 178,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 177,766 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 177,762 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 177,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 176,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 176,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 172,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 154,357 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 154,357 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N88 SER is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N88 SER, 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 N88 SER registered?

N88 SER is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is N88 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 SER shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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