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H885 XYC

1991 Audi V8

Black Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,275 mi
Last recorded178,275 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Audi V8126,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH885 XYC
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 178,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension wishbones slighly corroded

front brake inbalance 25%

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs surface rusty and binding slightly

slight footbrake travel

Fail 6 Sep 2010 170,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s rear sus pension wishbones slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 177,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 168,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 160,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 153,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H885 XYC is a 1991 Audi V8 in Black with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H885 XYC, 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 35 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H885 XYC is a 1991 Audi V8, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H885 XYC safe to buy?

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