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N41 SOF

1995 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,400 mi
Last recorded164,400 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 SOF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 164,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 164,399 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH, REAR Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 161,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 157,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 157,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 157,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 157,226 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 154,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 151,745 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 149,185 miles

brake hoses worn o/s/r tyre had nail in it

Pass 10 Dec 2015 147,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 147,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,572 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 136,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 135,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 133,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 131,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 127,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 121,654 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 119,134 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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N41 SOF is a 1995 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N41 SOF, 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 N41 SOF registered?

N41 SOF is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N41 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N41 SOF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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