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P858 UBW

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,598 mi
Last recorded23,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,598 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 23,597 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,182 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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P858 UBW is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P858 UBW, 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 P858 UBW registered?

P858 UBW is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P858 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 UBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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