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J999 DTJ

1995 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

167,126 mi
Last recorded167,126 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 DTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 167,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 157,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

brake pad light on

o/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Fail 21 May 2012 157,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

all tyres worn on edges

brake pad light on

o/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Fail 9 May 2012 157,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres worn on edges

gear box not opperating correctly in reverse

o/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 154,480 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 154,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 154,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 143,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 143,473 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 143,450 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

brake warning light on on dash †

osf seat belt buckle outer casing missing †

Pass 5 Aug 2005 126,340 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 126,338 miles

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

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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J999 DTJ is a 1995 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 J999 DTJ, 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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J999 DTJ is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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