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N964 LBW

1996 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,424 mi
Last recorded54,424 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 LBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,627 miles

o/s/f/ indicator lens missing

Fail 26 Mar 2015

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f/ indicator lens missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,193 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 42,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,588 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 39,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,701 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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N964 LBW is a 1996 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N964 LBW, 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 N964 LBW registered?

N964 LBW is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N964 LBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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