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ExpiredMileage
135,136 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s rear tyre cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
n/s rear tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts touches driveshaft on full lock (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust silencer outer skin Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust silencer outer skin Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak on OSF driveshaft output seal.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake cable not secure OSR.
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s washer jets slightly blocked
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
N/S/F lower front-most suspension arm has movement in outer ball joint.
N/S/R tyre is on 3mm.
O/S/F lower front-most suspension arm has movement in outer ball joint. †
O/S/R tyre is on 3mm.
Rear differential O/S driveshaft oil seal is leaking.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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T228 RJL is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1999 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,232 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 T228 RJL, 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 27 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T228 RJL is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 1999.
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