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P866 UBW

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,665 miles

Front throttle pedal anti slip missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

gear box has slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 110,659 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front throttle pedal anti slip missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

gear box has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,371 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 108,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f suspension creaking

n/s/r tryre cracking

rear suspension arm bushes cracking general

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery warning lighg stays on

nearside and offside front brake discs corrosion on inner faces

Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

batt light is on

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Oct 2008 99,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,806 miles

rear tyre getting low near side outer wall perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P866 UBW is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P866 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P866 UBW registered?

P866 UBW is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P866 UBW safe to buy?

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