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S40 FAJ

2018 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,038 mi
Last recorded52,038 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 45,955 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 45,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 28,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 22,006 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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S40 FAJ is a 2018 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 S40 FAJ, 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 8 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S40 FAJ registered?

S40 FAJ is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is S40 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 FAJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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