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N979 JLT

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 JLT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 126,007 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 126,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 25 Sep 2007 119,140 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 119,140 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 115,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear pads getting low and discs worn...Knock from front suspension, nothing found on test (multilink setup)...

Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,027 miles

Rear pads getting low and discs worn...Knock from front suspension, nothing found on test (multilink setup)...

Pass 5 Oct 2005 102,072 miles

n/s/front seat belt slow to retract †both front tyres wearing to inner edges †recc- tracking

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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N979 JLT is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N979 JLT, 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 N979 JLT registered?

N979 JLT is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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