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J395 HGC

1992 Audi V8

Grey Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,147 mi
Last recorded72,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Audi V8112,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ395 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front lense has slight damage

rear tyres worn on edges

rear upper track arm joints have slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

nearside front lense slightly damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,361 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

nearside front lense slightly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator has slight damage

rear diff oil leak

rear discs worn and pitted

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 9 Feb 2010 131,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

nearside front indicator has slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has tread seperation

rear diff oil leak

rear discs worn and pitted due to lack of use

slight damage to front no plate

slight damage to offside mirror glass but not affecting rear view

Fail 28 Jan 2010 131,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

nearside front indicator has slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has tread seperation

rear diff oil leak

rear discs worn and pitted due to lack of use

slight damage to front no plate

slight damage to offside mirror glass but not affecting rear view

Pass 10 Jan 2009 128,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 125,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 123,409 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J395 HGC is a 1992 Audi V8 in Grey with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 112,547 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 V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J395 HGC, 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 34 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J395 HGC is a 1992 Audi V8, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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