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P83 HVR

1996 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 HVR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 140,473 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 140,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 131,877 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 131,877 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Nov 2006 121,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 112,400 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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P83 HVR is a 1996 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P83 HVR, 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 P83 HVR registered?

P83 HVR is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P83 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 HVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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