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ExpiredMileage
179,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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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