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A8 FUA

1995 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,140 miles

Play in N/S of steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,140 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in N/S of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,495 miles

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

airbag lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,414 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,866 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2007 91,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2006 86,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 83,856 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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A8 FUA is a 1995 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 134,662 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 A8 FUA, 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 31 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 FUA registered?

A8 FUA is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is A8 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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