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J4 AHU

1997 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,643 mi
Last recorded183,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 AHU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 183,643 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 181,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 181,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 177,464 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 175,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 171,518 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 164,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 156,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 145,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 133,958 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 118,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 101,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,772 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,547 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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J4 AHU is a 1997 Audi S8 in Silver 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 J4 AHU, 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 J4 AHU registered?

J4 AHU is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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