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J88 DHM

2001 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,574 mi
Last recorded182,574 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DHM
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 182,574 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 182,573 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 177,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 171,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 171,038 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 164,594 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 145,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,298 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 138,276 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,487 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2019 130,487 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,220 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,666 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,666 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,925 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 97,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 94,628 miles

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

o/s/f diff oil seal damp

o/s/r diff oil seal damp

Pass 15 May 2009 93,196 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r diff oil seal damp

Fail 14 May 2009 93,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,207 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2007 87,207 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 79,435 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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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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