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N205 HWP

1995 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,945 mi
Last recorded70,945 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 HWP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 70,945 miles

diff oil leak

wear all disc

Pass 16 May 2008 61,294 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 61,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 51,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak osr drive shaft seal

Wiper motor noisey

Fail 22 May 2007 51,359 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak nsr drive shaft seal

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Recomend tracking set

Wiper motor noisey

Pass 26 May 2006 39,389 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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N205 HWP is a 1995 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N205 HWP, 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 N205 HWP registered?

N205 HWP is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N205 HWP safe to buy?

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