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P905 CGM

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,151 mi
Last recorded74,151 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 CGM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 74,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 73,853 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 73,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,788 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,868 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,791 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,903 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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P905 CGM is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P905 CGM, 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 P905 CGM registered?

P905 CGM is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P905 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 CGM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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