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N343 VPG

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,493 mi
Last recorded159,493 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 VPG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 159,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

vehicle used as track car

Pass 13 Mar 2013 159,471 miles

2 seats fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator pedal damaged

brake pipes greased

brakes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated and perished

front brake pads deteriorated?

horn poor

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f inner door handle missing but door opens ok

rear number plate loose

rear springs corroded

washer adjustment

Fail 13 Mar 2013 159,471 miles

2 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator pedal damaged

brake pipes greased

brakes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated and perished

front brake pads deteriorated?

horn poor

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f inner door handle missing but door opens ok

rear number plate loose

rear springs corroded

washer adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2011 159,427 miles

all brake discs corrodd

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

left mirror security

suspension lowered

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 159,146 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear seats/belts missing

suspension lowered

switch security

Fail 30 Apr 2010 159,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear seats/belts removed

right front lower inner wishbone bush worn

suspension lowered

switch security

Pass 12 Jun 2009 157,587 miles

left seatbelt mounting security

slight blow from centre exhaust

suspension lowered

Fail 11 Jun 2009 157,587 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

left seatbelt mounting security

slight blow from centre exhaust

suspension lowered

Pass 18 Jun 2008 154,608 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear shock absorbers soft

right/left front lower rear inner bushes worn

slight exhaust blow at front

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2008 154,595 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear shock absorbers soft

right/left front lower rear inner bushes worn

slight exhaust blow at front

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 145,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 138,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 126,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N343 VPG is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N343 VPG, 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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N343 VPG is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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