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N586 RPG

1995 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,349 mi
Last recorded154,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 RPG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust clamps corroded not leaking gases

front to rear exhaust system corroded not leaking gases

rear axle surface rust in areas

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 22 Jan 2021 154,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust clamps corroded not leaking gases

front to rear exhaust system corroded not leaking gases

rear axle surface rust in areas

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,413 miles

brake pad w/l on

o/s headlight cracked

o/s headlight set top limit and n/s set lower limit unable to adjust

Fail 18 Dec 2015 153,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad w/l on

o/s headlight cracked

o/s headlight set top limit and n/s set lower limit unable to adjust

Pass 29 Apr 2014 152,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 149,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 149,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 146,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 138,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 138,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 119,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 108,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 108,854 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack

Both rear suspension lower wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

N/s/f brake flexi hose showing minor damage to its outer rubber

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 100,656 miles

Both rear diff seals leaking

Cam cover gaskets starting to leak

O/S/F driveshaft flange seal leaking

O/S/F track rod end has a damaged rubber boot

Slight play in anti roll bar links

Slight water ingress in rear number plate

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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N586 RPG is a 1995 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N586 RPG, 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 N586 RPG registered?

N586 RPG is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N586 RPG safe to buy?

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