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N516 BJM

1995 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,368 mi
Last recorded158,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 BJM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2009 158,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside front outer c.v boot cracked

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads becoming low

rear flexi brake hoses cracked

rear lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

rear track arm bushes debonding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 158,368 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside front outer c.v boot cracked

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads becoming low

rear flexi brake hoses cracked

rear lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

rear track arm bushes debonding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 147,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 138,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 138,748 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight movement rear antiroll bar bushes/front seat belt cover missing/slight column movement/n/s/r o/s/f tyres slight out shape/main beam switch not flashing/slight exhaust blow centre box/

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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N516 BJM is a 1995 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N516 BJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N516 BJM registered?

N516 BJM is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N516 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 BJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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