MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
all brake pipe flexi ferraul shourd caover deteriorating
all tyres perrished and cracking
exhaust clamps heavily corroded
exhaust silencer skins peeling on outers
frone and rear brake disc faces corroded
o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover slight pin holed
secondary bonnet catch seized
various oil leaks
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
all brake pipe flexi ferraul shourd caover deteriorating
all tyres perrished and cracking
exhaust clamps heavily corroded
exhaust silencer skins peeling on outers
frone and rear brake disc faces corroded
o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover slight pin holed
secondary bonnet catch seized
various oil leaks
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight splittin g on flexis
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight splittin g on flexis
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s front a.b.s. wires insecure
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
advise feont tyre wear
corrosion to exhaust system
osr parking brake slow releasing
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R601 JGC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 124,164 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 R601 JGC, 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 29 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R601 JGC registered?
R601 JGC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is R601 JGC safe to buy?
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