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N266 WGR

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 WGR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,215 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 77,448 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,168 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,398 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 70,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,027 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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N266 WGR is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N266 WGR, 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 N266 WGR registered?

N266 WGR is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N266 WGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 WGR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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