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N580 AJH

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,856 mi
Last recorded177,856 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 AJH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 177,856 miles

brake discs rusting

nearside and offside front and rear discs rusting

nearside and offside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2012 177,854 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front and rear discs rusting

nearside and offside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2007 173,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 173,644 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 169,161 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N580 AJH is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N580 AJH, 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 N580 AJH registered?

N580 AJH is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N580 AJH safe to buy?

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