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M291 UKN

1995 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,077 mi
Last recorded169,077 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 UKN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 169,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 169,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 157,194 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 148,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 148,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 143,261 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 143,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2005 137,817 miles

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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M291 UKN is a 1995 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M291 UKN, 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 M291 UKN registered?

M291 UKN is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M291 UKN safe to buy?

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