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J879 WDA

1992 Audi V8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Audi V8112,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 WDA
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 116,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,847 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre near limit

nearside rear tyre near limit

nearside track rod end worn

Fail 30 Jan 2018 115,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre near limit

nearside rear tyre near limit

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,541 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 115,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slight perrishing on sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2015 114,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slight perrishing on sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 113,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,558 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 113,558 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 112,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,268 miles

offside front offside rear tyre slight perrishing on sidewalls

Fail 1 Dec 2008 112,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front offside rear tyre slight perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2007 111,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 110,650 miles

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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J879 WDA is a 1992 Audi V8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1992 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 112,547 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 V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J879 WDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J879 WDA is a 1992 Audi V8, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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