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J84 EHS

1991 Audi V8

Silver Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,880 mi
Last recorded20,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Audi V8126,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ84 EHS
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 20,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 19,907 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 19,905 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 17,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 17,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 17,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 17,064 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 17,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 151,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,197 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,431 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 121,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 121,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 111,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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J84 EHS is a 1991 Audi V8 in Silver with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,673 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 V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J84 EHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J84 EHS registered?

J84 EHS is a 1991 Audi V8, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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