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N38 JAH

1996 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 JAH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 156,343 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 156,343 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 155,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 151,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,579 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 141,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 136,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 130,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 130,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 127,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 122,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 115,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 110,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 105,716 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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N38 JAH is a 1996 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N38 JAH, 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 N38 JAH registered?

N38 JAH is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N38 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 JAH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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