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N501 LTY

1995 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,977 mi
Last recorded140,977 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 LTY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 140,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 140,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 136,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 194,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 128,845 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 128,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 123,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 123,378 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N501 LTY is a 1995 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N501 LTY, 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 N501 LTY registered?

N501 LTY is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N501 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 LTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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