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M876 TOB

1995 Audi A8

Red Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

268,597 mi
Last recorded268,597 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM876 TOB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 268,597 miles

blow from centre exhaust

condition of main through fuel lines

extensive rusting to rear sub-frame

heavy rusting to front sub-frame

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

running on gas

wear in wipers

Fail 22 Aug 2016 268,355 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Front exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from reservoir (2.3.3b)

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 266,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 265,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 265,280 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 262,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 262,950 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 258,613 miles

cond of fr no plate

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 253,122 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 2 Jun 2008 246,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 246,590 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 238,506 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 237,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 237,471 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 224,485 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 May 2006 224,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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M876 TOB is a 1995 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M876 TOB, 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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M876 TOB is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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