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R601 JGC

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,159 mi
Last recorded181,159 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 JGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 181,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 180,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 179,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 179,422 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 176,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 176,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 171,536 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight splittin g on flexis

Fail 5 Dec 2011 171,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 170,413 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 170,413 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 165,348 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 165,348 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 159,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 154,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 150,516 miles

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.

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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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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R601 JGC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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