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M525 VBV

1995 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,487 mi
Last recorded113,487 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A8134,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 VBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 113,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 166,685 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 166,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 159,682 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 151,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 146,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 136,365 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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M525 VBV is a 1995 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M525 VBV, 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 M525 VBV registered?

M525 VBV is a 1995 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M525 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 VBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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