MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
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R748 KWS is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R748 KWS, 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 R748 KWS registered?
R748 KWS is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R748 KWS safe to buy?
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