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H16 HPL

1990 Audi V8

Silver Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,491 mi
Last recorded136,491 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Audi V8108,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,491 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 136,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 127,854 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f tyre cracking side walls

Fail 27 Jul 2006 127,684 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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H16 HPL is a 1990 Audi V8 in Silver with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,954 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 V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H16 HPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H16 HPL registered?

H16 HPL is a 1990 Audi V8, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H16 HPL safe to buy?

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