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P956 SPU

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 SPU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 92,812 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 92,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 88,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 88,557 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 84,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,916 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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P956 SPU is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P956 SPU, 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 P956 SPU registered?

P956 SPU is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P956 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 SPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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