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P878 KAV

1996 Audi A8

Blue Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,562 mi
Last recorded116,562 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 KAV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,562 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 116,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,006 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

anti rattle clip not fitted correctly offside rear brake pad

Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

anti rattle clip not fitted correctly offside rear brake pad

Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,456 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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P878 KAV is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P878 KAV, 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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P878 KAV is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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