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TIL 4800

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,598 mi
Last recorded122,598 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 4800
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 122,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 122,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 122,335 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 122,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 120,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 113,733 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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TIL 4800 is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TIL 4800, 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 TIL 4800 registered?

TIL 4800 is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is TIL 4800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 4800 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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