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P840 XNJ

1997 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,708 mi
Last recorded109,708 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 XNJ
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,708 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 109,708 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 102,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 165,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 137,526 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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P840 XNJ is a 1997 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 119,055 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 P840 XNJ, 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 29 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P840 XNJ registered?

P840 XNJ is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P840 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 XNJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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