MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,312 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only Quattro ( 4WD )
Brakes ; new brake pads fitted , will require bedding in period
Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule coorroded ( within sheath )
Drivers view ; n/s wiper arm pivot worn , wipers worn , recommend replace
Driveshafts ; o/s outer c.v. gaiter split , has been repaired ( glued ) , starting to split at repair , recommend replace
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Steering ; P.A.S. seepsge of fluid at resevoir hose
Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only Quattro ( 4WD )
Brakes ; new brake pads fitted , will require bedding in period
Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule coorroded ( within sheath )
Drivers view ; n/s wiper arm pivot worn , wipers worn , recommend replace
Driveshafts ; o/s outer c.v. gaiter split , has been repaired ( glued ) , starting to split at repair , recommend replace
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering ; P.A.S. seepsge of fluid at resevoir hose
Both driver and passenger door mirror glass in poor condition
Chip in windscreen.
Exhaust system rusty.
Front bumper damaged and insecure.
N/S/R inner side light not working.
O/S/R tyre worn low.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both driver and passenger door mirror glass in poor condition
Chip in windscreen.
Exhaust system rusty.
Front bumper damaged and insecure.
N/S/R inner side light not working.
O/S/R tyre worn low.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn unevenly
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear tyres worn unevenly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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R117 NWT is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 121,138 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 A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 NWT, 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 28 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R117 NWT is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 22 April 1998.
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