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P943 NWE

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

265,916 mi
Last recorded265,916 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 NWE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 265,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2022 261,929 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 261,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 259,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension rubbers perishing

under tray loose

Fail 2 Dec 2021 259,234 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension rubbers perishing

under tray loose

Pass 1 Dec 2020 256,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 256,353 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 248,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 248,549 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 244,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 239,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 231,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 223,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 218,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 218,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 207,956 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 207,891 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 197,558 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2011 197,547 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 187,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 177,962 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 177,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 165,668 miles

Rear tyres poor

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Dec 2008 65,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 154,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 154,607 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 143,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 136,557 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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P943 NWE is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 P943 NWE, 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 P943 NWE registered?

P943 NWE is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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