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P224 UCA

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,465 mi
Last recorded129,465 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 UCA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 129,438 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,561 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2011 99,522 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1 6mm limit both front discs rustywindscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 94,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,138 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,136 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 84,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,837 miles

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

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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P224 UCA is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P224 UCA, 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 P224 UCA registered?

P224 UCA is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P224 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 UCA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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