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N97 AHP

1995 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,705 mi
Last recorded121,705 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 AHP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 121,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 121,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 118,476 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/WINDSCREEN WASHER IS POOR

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,388 miles

EXHUAST SYSTEM IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE DAMP

NS/F AND O/S/F CV JOINTS ARE WORN

OIL LEAKS

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 28 Sep 2010 117,361 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

EXHUAST SYSTEM IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

NS/F AND O/S/F CV JOINTS ARE WORN

OIL LEAKS

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,526 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 111,526 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded at bottom

exhaust system lighly corroded

offside front rack gaitor damp

Pass 29 Aug 2008 105,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 99,121 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 94,382 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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N97 AHP is a 1995 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N97 AHP, 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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N97 AHP is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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