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N673 DNH

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,571 mi
Last recorded218,571 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN673 DNH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 218,571 miles

A baby seat fitted to the o/s rear stops a full inspection of the adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2008 218,560 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A baby seat fitted to the o/s rear stops a full inspection of the adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 206,407 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 206,386 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 193,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 193,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N673 DNH is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N673 DNH, 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 N673 DNH registered?

N673 DNH is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N673 DNH safe to buy?

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