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M5 JHF

2017 Audi S8

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,044 mi
Last recorded142,044 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JHF
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 142,044 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 142,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,187 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,599 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 123,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

spare tyre low tread

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2024 123,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

spare tyre low tread

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,916 miles

both rear bump stops detached from mountings

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,364 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 113,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner outer edge tread wear +slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 106,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb re-seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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M5 JHF is a 2017 Audi S8 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M5 JHF, 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 9 years old, this Audi S8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M5 JHF registered?

M5 JHF is a 2017 Audi S8, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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