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105,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
inner cv boot top near side front
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
inner cv boot top near side front
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front pad wear wire fouling on drive shaft and brake flexi hose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Tyre has ply or cords damaged n/s front tyre cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise engine covers and undertrays fitted hiding some components
brake pipes corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR CHECK PADS HARD TO SEE WITH WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH INNER ARMS RUBBERS ARE MARKED WITH CRAYON AS PLAY STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW WILL CAUSE TYRES WEAR UNEVEN BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK
oil leak
wax oil needed
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides to rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
wax oil needed
Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 S78 DFC, 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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S78 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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