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M140 RKP

1995 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,917 mi
Last recorded197,917 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 RKP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 197,917 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 197,917 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 190,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 187,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 183,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 171,756 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 159,812 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 146,861 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 143,137 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres low on tread

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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M140 RKP is a 1995 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M140 RKP, 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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What year was M140 RKP registered?

M140 RKP is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M140 RKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M140 RKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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