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194,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
play at steering wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases twin pipe at centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join after CAT (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join after CAT (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join after CAT (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre beginning to feather inner edge
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after cat (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s underside of vehicle is damp with fluid
under shields and covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s underside of vehicle is damp with fluid
under shields and covers fitted obscuring some components
Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.
Offside Front deteriorating / perishing.
exhaust clamps deteriorating / corroded.
under trays / covers fitted.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
under trays & covers fitted
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brakes noisy/squealing
under trays & covers fitted
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/rear tyre down too 2.5mm.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs deteriated.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs deteriated.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R817 VFP is a 1998 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 121,138 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 R817 VFP, 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 28 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R817 VFP is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 12 February 1998.
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