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M839 MPE

1995 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,637 mi
Last recorded159,637 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 MPE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 159,637 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 158,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working incorrect colour (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 150,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,179 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f pad wear wire rubbing

Fail 11 Jul 2016 147,175 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f pad wear wire rubbing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 143,680 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 140,587 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no kick off on nearside headlamp pattern

Fail 12 Jul 2013 138,403 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no kick off on nearside headlamp pattern

Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 131,364 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

disc + pads worn

wipers slow

Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,364 miles

disc + pads worn

wipers slow

Fail 1 Oct 2010 131,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroding

brake warning light on dash alight

Pass 8 Sep 2009 126,039 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 126,039 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 118,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 112,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 112,968 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 112,484 miles

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

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

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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M839 MPE is a 1995 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M839 MPE, 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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M839 MPE is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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