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N901 WBU

1995 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 WBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 74,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall kerbing damage

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall kerbing damage

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,956 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 7,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,573 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,343 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit

slight knock from steering(suspect top uj?)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,748 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surface

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N901 WBU is a 1995 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N901 WBU, 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 N901 WBU registered?

N901 WBU is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N901 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 WBU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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