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X704 JKU

2001 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,434 mi
Last recorded168,434 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 168,434 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 168,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 166,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 163,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner side light inop

all 4 tyres wearing

Pass 1 Jul 2021 161,822 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Offside Rear Inner side light inop

Fail 30 Jun 2021 161,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front rack end slight play

Offside Rear Inner side light inop

Pass 3 Jul 2020 157,148 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidelight inop

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 157,148 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner sidelight inop

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 153,705 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidelight inop

Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,278 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 152,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 144,676 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 144,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,601 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 126,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,844 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,255 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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X704 JKU is a 2001 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 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 X704 JKU, 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 25 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 X704 JKU registered?

X704 JKU is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X704 JKU safe to buy?

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