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N83 DBW

1995 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,370 miles

slight perishing on rear brake flexi hoses

Fail 27 Jun 2008 110,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 107,600 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 107,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 106,242 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

nsf flexe brake pipe perishing

rear brake pads on legal limit

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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N83 DBW is a 1995 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc 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 N83 DBW, 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 N83 DBW registered?

N83 DBW is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N83 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N83 DBW 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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