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N499 FEY

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,759 mi
Last recorded164,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 FEY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2008 164,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 161,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 157,638 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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N499 FEY is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N499 FEY, 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 N499 FEY registered?

N499 FEY is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N499 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 FEY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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