MOT Status
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182,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nsf lower rear. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
N/S/F lower ball joint dust boot damaged but currently still prevents the ingress
O/S/F indicator starting to show white light
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
centre stop light has part of its light source not working only 50% remaining
chip in windscreen
corrosion to both rear and O/S/F coil springs
front and rear registration plates deteriorating
rear brake pads appear to be wearing uneven ( O/S/R around half way worn also outer pads chipping on edges)
wipers poor advise replacements ( also advise adjustment of washer jets)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/F lower ball joint dust boot damaged but currently still prevents the ingress
O/S/F indicator starting to show white light
both front upper suspension arm inner front most bushes deteriorated/ tearing also appear weak but currently not resulting in excusive movement
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
centre stop light has part of its light source not working only 50% remaining
chip in windscreen
corrosion to both rear and O/S/F coil springs
front and rear registration plates deteriorating
rear brake pads appear to be wearing uneven ( O/S/R around half way worn also outer pads chipping on edges)
wipers poor advise replacements ( also advise adjustment of washer jets)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHING
NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATING
OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHING
NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATING
OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING
Offside Rear Braking system leaking HOSE TO CALIPER UNION (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f diff oil seal damp
o/s/r diff oil seal damp
both front tyres worn badly on inner edge
o/s/r diff oil seal damp
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres worn badly on inner edge
o/s/r diff oil seal damp
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Gearbox oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Gearbox oil leak
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J88 DHM is a 2001 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 DHM, 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 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J88 DHM is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 5 October 2001.
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