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J22 PLY

1997 Audi A8

White Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,293 mi
Last recorded138,293 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 PLY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping CV Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping CV Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear to Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear to Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 119,365 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear to Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear to Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,467 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

long parking brake travel, still has reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,149 miles

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

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

some suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,987 miles

some suspension bushes worn

Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,152 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,171 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 48,137 miles

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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J22 PLY is a 1997 Audi A8 in White with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 124,164 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 J22 PLY, 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 29 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J22 PLY is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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