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P776 YGK

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,305 mi
Last recorded90,305 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 YGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,305 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both wiper blades split n/s/f side wing repeator loose

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,034 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON CENTRE ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,368 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGERS OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS ON CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARMS

Fail 19 Feb 2009 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGERS OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS ON CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARMS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,533 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,820 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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P776 YGK is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P776 YGK, 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 P776 YGK registered?

P776 YGK is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P776 YGK safe to buy?

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