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TIW 5007

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,087 mi
Last recorded116,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 5007
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight crack on offside headlamp.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight crack on offside headlamp.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,006 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low 3mm

Fail 8 Jun 2011 112,989 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,570 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 110,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front indicator faded, rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,859 miles

clonking from n/s/f, ns/f antiroll bar link worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 106,596 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 103,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 95,530 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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TIW 5007 is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TIW 5007, 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 TIW 5007 registered?

TIW 5007 is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is TIW 5007 safe to buy?

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