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G235 TMW

1990 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,966 mi
Last recorded104,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 TMW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 104,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,917 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 104,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 104,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 104,185 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 104,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 3 way union (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brakes slightly tight.

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 11 May 2017 104,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 103,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,816 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,784 miles

slight engine oil leak.

very slight play in lower arm bushes.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 75,844 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 70,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G235 TMW is a 1990 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G235 TMW, 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 36 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G235 TMW registered?

G235 TMW is a 1990 Audi A8, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is G235 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G235 TMW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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