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N42 NFC

1996 Audi A8

White Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 NFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 101,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,758 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2009 84,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,818 miles

advise corrosion on front discs

Fail 24 Nov 2008 79,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise corrosion on front discs

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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N42 NFC is a 1996 Audi A8 in White with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N42 NFC, 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 N42 NFC registered?

N42 NFC is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N42 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 NFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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