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N443 XRA

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,193 mi
Last recorded128,193 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 XRA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,278 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 126,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 125,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 115,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,472 miles

Advise Cut in Side wall (not down to cord)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,472 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise Cut in Side wall (not down to cord)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 76,214 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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N443 XRA is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N443 XRA, 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 N443 XRA registered?

N443 XRA is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N443 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N443 XRA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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