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N545 DSR

1996 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,674 mi
Last recorded139,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 DSR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 139,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,461 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 128,854 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 128,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 126,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 121,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 115,457 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

PUNCTURE IN N/S F C/V BOOT.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 108,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 101,437 miles

slight play offside front anti roll bar link rod lower joint

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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N545 DSR is a 1996 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N545 DSR, 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 N545 DSR registered?

N545 DSR is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N545 DSR safe to buy?

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