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R757 MES

1997 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,397 mi
Last recorded179,397 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 MES
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 179,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 May 2014 179,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 174,108 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 174,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 169,022 miles

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The instrument display Air Bag warning lamp indicates a fault condition

The instrument display brake warning lamp is illuminated indicating a fault condition.

The nearside and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn

The nearside front brake hose ferrule cover is damaged.The nearside rear brake hose is deteriorating

The offside rear seat belt locking stork is missing

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 169,000 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The instrument display Air Bag warning lamp indicates a fault condition

The instrument display brake warning lamp is illuminated indicating a fault condition.

The nearside and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn

The nearside front brake hose ferrule cover is damaged.The nearside rear brake hose is deteriorating

The offside dipped beam illumination is deteriorating

The offside rear seat belt locking stork is missing

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 21 May 2011 165,724 miles

(1.1A.2b)The nearside rear position lamp(s) 50% are inoperative

(1.8A.1)The offside front driving dipped beam image is affected, it appears the lamp is ready for a repair service.

(2.4G.3)The nearside and the offside front suspension anti-roll bar link rods ball joints are worn, it appears they are ready for renewal

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating, it appears that the gaiter is ready for renewal

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a seepage of fluid present,which appears that a replacement unti will soon be required.

(3.5.1h)The nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are corroded, pitted and worn, it appears they are ready for renewal.

(3.5.1j)The offside rear brake caliper park brake operating lever does not visually appear to swing through the same circumference as the nearside rear brake lever.It appears the brake is ready for a repair service.

(3.6B.4d)The nearside and the offside front brake hoses are deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The instrument display has a brake waring lamp illuminated,it appears there is a fault with the braking system

The instrument display has the Air Bag warning lamp illuminated, it appears that the lamp operation does not follow the manufacturer recommendations.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a full examination taking place of some compoents,and vehicle structure.

Fail 16 May 2011 165,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

(1.1A.2b)The nearside rear position lamp(s) 50% are inoperative

(1.8A.1)The offside front driving dipped beam image is affected, it appears the lamp is ready for a repair service.

(2.4G.3)The nearside and the offside front suspension anti-roll bar link rods ball joints are worn, it appears they are ready for renewal

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating, it appears that the gaiter is ready for renewal

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a seepage of fluid present,which appears that a replacement unti will soon be required.

(3.5.1h)The nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are corroded, pitted and worn, it appears they are ready for renewal.

(3.5.1h)The offside rear brake disc faces are pitted, it appears the brake disc is ready for renewal

(3.5.1j)The offside rear brake caliper park brake operating lever does not visually appear to swing through the same circumference as the nearside rear brake lever.It appears the brake is ready for a repair service.

(3.6B.4d)The nearside and the offside front brake hoses are deteriorating

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulder(s) are wearing unevenly.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder(s) are wearing unevenly.

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The instrument display has a brake waring lamp illuminated,it appears there is a fault with the braking system

The instrument display has the Air Bag warning lamp illuminated, it appears that the lamp operation does not follow the manufacturer recommendations.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a full examination taking place of some compoents,and vehicle structure.

Pass 13 May 2010 160,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2010 160,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2009 151,957 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 151,957 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Airbag light on

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front discs are in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 145,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

a.b.s. light illuminated on first start but went off on all subsequent starts.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 145,404 miles

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

a.b.s. light illuminated on first start but went off on all subsequent starts.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 141,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 134,378 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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R757 MES is a 1997 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R757 MES, 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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R757 MES is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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