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N31 KBV

1996 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,073 mi
Last recorded166,073 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 KBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 166,073 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 166,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 163,037 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 163,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 160,823 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 29 Aug 2007 160,823 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 155,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 150,366 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 150,366 miles

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

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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N31 KBV is a 1996 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N31 KBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N31 KBV registered?

N31 KBV is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N31 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 KBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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