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A8 XNG

1995 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,428 mi
Last recorded140,428 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XNG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,428 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 140,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 139,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2009 136,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 136,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 136,396 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 136,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both offside tyres are cracked on outer sidewalls

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 XNG is a 1995 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

A8 XNG is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is A8 XNG safe to buy?

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