1998 AUDI A61.8L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 2015-03-10 recorded 145,955 miles, showing a pass but with multiple issues: an oil leak, a non-working overhead brake light bulb, faded headlamps, a worn and cracked offside front tyre, and slight play in the nearside track rod end. These findings suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly for electrical components and tyre condition. Recurring mechanical patterns include tyre wear and damage, with multiple mentions of tyres near legal limits or showing cuts. Headlamps consistently deteriorated but retained light output, indicating aging components rather than immediate safety risks. Suspension issues, such as play in the lower ball joint and track rod end, appeared in 2014 and 2015, pointing to potential wear in steering and suspension systems. The trend shows mixed outcomes. While the 2015 MOT passed, it highlighted new issues like the oil leak and brake light failure, which were not previously recorded. Earlier failures in 2014 and 2013 involved similar tyre and headlamp problems, suggesting these were persistent but not necessarily worsening. However, the 2015 suspension play and track rod end issues indicate possible new or unresolved mechanical concerns. The vehicle’s mileage of 145,955 miles over 28 years equates to roughly 5,213 miles annually, which is low for its age.