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K849 SLY

1992 Audi V8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Audi V8112,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 SLY
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,499 miles

18% rear brake imbalance

both front tyre pressures very low

brake hoses perished & c racking

brake pad warning light shows on dash

bulb faliure light shows on dash

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

nsf tyre badly worn on inner edge

osf outer sidelight inoperative

steering feels slightly knotchy during operation

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2011 95,499 miles

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

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

18% rear brake imbalance

both front tyre pressures very low

brake hoses perished & c racking

brake pad warning light shows on dash

bulb faliure light shows on dash

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

nsf tyre badly worn on inner edge

osf outer sidelight inoperative

steering feels slightly knotchy during operation

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2010 95,499 miles

brake warning light on

slight wear to front brakes

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,715 miles

Brake warning light is on on dash

Off side rear inner sidelight inop/ Various oil leaks/ Front brake discs are corroded/ Cracking to suspension bushes/ Brake pipes are corroded/ Exhaust corroded/ Slight bind to near side rear brake/ Outer cv gaitors are cracking/ Shock absorbers are

shock absorbers are weak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 88,371 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,371 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,060 miles

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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K849 SLY is a 1992 Audi V8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 112,547 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 K849 SLY, 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 34 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K849 SLY registered?

K849 SLY is a 1992 Audi V8, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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