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P183 MLU

1996 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 MLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 163,440 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 28 May 2013 157,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 154,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 150,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 150,227 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 146,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

play (lift) in nearside front suspension lower forward ball joint (straight arm) close to not passing

slight lift in offside front lower forward ball joint (straight arm) within limits

Pass 27 May 2009 142,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre pressure low

slight free play (lift) in nearside front lower forward ball joint

Pass 28 May 2008 138,158 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges but well within limits

n/s/f lower forward ball joint boot not sealing joint

Pass 29 May 2007 135,312 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges but still within limits

Pass 25 May 2006 128,958 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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P183 MLU is a 1996 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P183 MLU, 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 P183 MLU registered?

P183 MLU is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P183 MLU safe to buy?

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