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N89 KAP

1995 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,193 mi
Last recorded150,193 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 KAP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 150,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 150,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 150,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 143,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 143,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 139,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 132,770 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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N89 KAP is a 1995 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N89 KAP, 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 N89 KAP registered?

N89 KAP is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N89 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 KAP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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