MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.
ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.
fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres.
front and rear brake discs corroded.
outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
small cracks in front suspension rubber bushes.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.
ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.
fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres.
front and rear brake discs corroded.
nail in offside rear tyre.
outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
small cracks in front suspension rubber bushes.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad wear indicator socket broken at nearside front.
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes, not holed.
fine cracks in front and rear flexible brake hoses.
fine cracks in tread of both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.
front and rear brake discs corroded.
outer layer corroded on exhaust centre section, not holed.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad wear indicator socket broken at nearside front.
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes, not holed.
fine cracks in front and rear flexible brake hoses.
fine cracks in tread of both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.
front and rear brake discs corroded.
outer layer corroded on exhaust centre section, not holed.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.
air bag failure warning light on.
both front brake discs corroded.
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.
fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.
fine cracks in rear flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake hoses.
outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
restricted movment of parking brake lever on offside rear brake caliper.
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
air bag failure warning light on.
both front brake discs corroded.
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.
fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.
fine cracks in rear flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake hoses.
outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
restricted movment of parking brake lever on offside rear brake caliper.
fine cracks in flexible brake hoses at front and rear.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fine cracks in flexible brake hoses at front and rear.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front and rear crossmembers corroded but not holed
both front tyres worn on edges
small cut in sidewall ofoffside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front and rear crossmembers corroded but not holed
both front tyres worn on edges
small cut in sidewall ofoffside front tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension cross members.
front and rear brake discs corroded on edges.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
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R86 WBW is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R86 WBW, 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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R86 WBW is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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