1996 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · P91 DFR
1996 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 82,604 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P91 DFR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2021
- 82,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P91 DFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A8 (P91 DFR) between April 2008 and December 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
P91 DFR Mileage History
- 29/04/200821,711 mi
- 12/05/200821,711 mi
- 14/05/200925,641 mi+3,930 mi
- 11/05/201030,774 mi+5,133 mi
- 04/05/201135,594 mi+4,820 mi
- 04/05/201135,594 mi
- 10/05/201239,957 mi+4,363 mi
- 11/05/201239,959 mi+2 mi
- 14/05/201345,547 mi+5,588 mi
- 15/05/201345,549 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/201450,295 mi+4,746 mi
- 07/05/201450,298 mi+3 mi
- 16/05/201554,612 mi+4,314 mi
- 17/05/201659,767 mi+5,155 mi
- 17/05/201659,767 mi
- 17/07/201864,461 mi+4,694 mi
- 06/09/201864,494 mi+33 mi
- 11/09/201969,593 mi+5,099 mi
- 24/09/201969,595 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/202070,416 mi+821 mi
- 02/12/202074,318 mi+3,902 mi
- 04/12/202074,329 mi+11 mi
- 08/12/202182,604 mi+8,275 mi
Average of roughly 4,474 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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