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M893 MVV

1994 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,720 mi
Last recorded159,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Audi A8129,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 MVV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 159,720 miles

Both x2 front caliper pipes slightly corroded.

Both x2 rear bottom suspension arm pin bushes worn.

Brake warning light on one sensor wire rubbing on OSF wheel and NSF damaged.

Damage to rear bumper and OSF wing mirror casing.

OSF indicator lense damaged.

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

Slight damage to OSF tyre outer wall.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Both x2 front caliper pipes slightly corroded.

Both x2 rear bottom suspension arm pin bushes worn.

Brake warning light on one sensor wire rubbing on OSF wheel and NSF damaged.

Damage to rear bumper and OSF wing mirror casing.

OSF indicator lense damaged.

Outer sidewall damage to OSR tyre.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 150,358 miles

Inner front brake discs in poor condition, rusty & part used.

Low brake pad light "ON" o/s/f wire broken.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REar number plate deteriating.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 150,358 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Inner front brake discs in poor condition, rusty & part used.

Low brake pad light "ON" o/s/f wire broken.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REar number plate deteriating.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,929 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges to 2mm / 2.5mm.

Inner front brake disc rusty, part used & rutted.

N/s/r brake pad close to minimum of 1.5mm.

New brake pads fitted on old front discs.

Rear number plate deteriating.

Fail 28 May 2012 142,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges to 2mm / 2.5mm.

Brake pad warning light "ON"

Inner front brake disc rusty, part used & rutted.

N/s/r brake pad close to minimum of 1.5mm.

Rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 135,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 128,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 127,180 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 124,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 121,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 116,265 miles

rear brake hoses cracking

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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M893 MVV is a 1994 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M893 MVV, 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.

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M893 MVV is a 1994 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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