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R767 JWC

1997 Audi S8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,927 mi
Last recorded136,927 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 JWC
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 136,927 miles

Oil leak

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 136,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2012 136,827 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 129,659 miles

gearbox leaking oil

osf tyre worn to limit

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 4 Nov 2010 124,127 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff leaking

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Nov 2010 124,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff leaking

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,658 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

front brake pads sensor wire not connected

nsf inner drive shaft seal leaking

osr tyre close to limit

rear brake discs worn

rear diff leaking

rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,017 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,268 miles

both front top suspension arm bushes split

osr tyre damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2007 96,083 miles

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

damage to tread on osr tyre † †both front top arms bushes split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R767 JWC is a 1997 Audi S8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R767 JWC, 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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What year was R767 JWC registered?

R767 JWC is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R767 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 JWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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