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N629 GMB

1996 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,347 mi
Last recorded135,347 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 GMB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 135,347 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear arm chassis mounted bushes in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low to edge

o/s/r suspension lower arm rear arm inner chassis mounted bush in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2009 135,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air bag light on

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear arm chassis mounted bushes in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low to edge

o/s/r suspension lower arm rear arm inner chassis mounted bush in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2008 131,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 127,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 124,623 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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N629 GMB is a 1996 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N629 GMB, 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 N629 GMB registered?

N629 GMB is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N629 GMB safe to buy?

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