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N5 GON

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,944 mi
Last recorded174,944 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GON
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 174,944 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 172,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 167,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 161,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 161,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 138,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 138,335 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 163,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 151,867 miles

all four brake discs covered in surface rust

center rear seat belt missing

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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N5 GON is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N5 GON, 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

How do I check the history of N5 GON?

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What year was N5 GON registered?

N5 GON is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N5 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GON shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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