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163,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub frame corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear sub frame corroded
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Position lights will not turn off ( Switch faulty ? )
Exhaust corroded - pipes and centre silencer
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog light not working- not a requirement
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mirror glass deteriorated- not obligatory
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight movement
Front and rear sub frames corroded
oil leak but only slight
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension componants corroded
Under body covers fitted
Front front brake discs worn/corroded
Nearside Front Straight arm bush worn lower
Nearside Rear Wishbone bush's worn
Nearside Rear straight arm bush worn
Offside Front straight armbush worn lower
Offside Rear Wishbone bush's worn
Offside Rear straight arm bush worn
Rear Anti roll bar corroded and bush worn
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
both front top rear inner bushes are cracking/splitting.
both rear axle arm bushes are perished inner and outer.
both rear drop links are corroded.
front lower front inner bushes are perished and cracking on both sides.
rear anti roll bar is corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake pad warning light on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X278 DLG is a 2000 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2000 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 111,940 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 X278 DLG, 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 26 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X278 DLG is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2000.
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