MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine management lamp on
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes
Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes
Both front tyres bald on outer shoulders of tread
Cut to outer sidewall on offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test
Front brake discs slightly pitted and wearing thin slightly
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JH54 SHS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2005 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 100,318 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 JH54 SHS, 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 21 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JH54 SHS registered?
JH54 SHS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 February 2005.
Is JH54 SHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for JH54 SHS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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