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N993 EWB

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

148,768 mi
Last recorded148,768 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 EWB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 148,768 miles

water leak & used 4.5 ltrs of oil

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 142,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 142,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 15 Jul 2021 139,736 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,980 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 20 Jul 2020 137,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,991 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,924 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 134,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,164 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 133,164 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,601 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 128,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 126,110 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 119,673 miles

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

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 9 Aug 2010 115,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 115,287 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,022 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 113,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 103,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2006 96,563 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 96,563 miles

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

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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N993 EWB is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N993 EWB, 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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N993 EWB is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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