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R722 EHO

1997 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,753 mi
Last recorded167,753 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 EHO
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 167,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 167,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cat warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2018 165,066 miles

REAR SCREEN CRACKED

Fail 20 Feb 2018 165,063 miles

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

REAR SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 14 Feb 2017 162,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 162,262 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end has free play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 155,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear diff front mount rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside trackrod end slight play in bush

offside front trackrod end slight play in bush

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,634 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 118,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,847 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 112,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 105,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,996 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 99,996 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 93,223 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 93,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,229 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 86,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 81,231 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 81,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R722 EHO is a 1997 Audi S8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R722 EHO, 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.

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R722 EHO is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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