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D10 JJJ

1997 Audi S8

White Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 JJJ
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 123,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 123,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os/ns front and rear tyres worn & perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,358 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 98,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,043 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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D10 JJJ is a 1997 Audi S8 in White with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 119,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D10 JJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D10 JJJ registered?

D10 JJJ is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is D10 JJJ safe to buy?

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