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M28 HCU

1994 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,306 mi
Last recorded124,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Audi A8129,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 HCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 124,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,738 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 123,737 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,259 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 120,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steel brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2010 118,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 113,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 110,805 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 110,805 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M28 HCU is a 1994 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 129,070 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 M28 HCU, 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 32 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M28 HCU registered?

M28 HCU is a 1994 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M28 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 HCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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