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A15 XVP

1991 Audi V8

Blue Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,337 mi
Last recorded39,337 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Audi V8126,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XVP
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 39,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 171,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 171,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 169,952 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 169,461 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 169,452 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 33,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 32,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 32,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroided,susspension pipes corroided

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,146 miles

Brake warning light indictaes a fault

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 31,131 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake warning light indictaes a fault

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,880 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

INNER FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR TOP LINK BALL JOINTS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,056 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 19,054 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER BROKEN

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM JOINTS

WIPERS NOT CLEARING WINDSCEEN FULLY

Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,991 miles

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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A15 XVP is a 1991 Audi V8 in Blue with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 XVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 XVP is a 1991 Audi V8, first registered on 7 June 1991.

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