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Y138 JAJ

2001 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,315 mi
Last recorded40,315 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 JAJ
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 40,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 31,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,261 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,223 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 27,208 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure large retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,889 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,874 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 17,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL leak.

OSF tyre - cut on the outer wall.

nsr tyre - - cut on the outer wall and nail.

osr tyre - - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,461 miles

OIL leak.

OSF tyre - cut on the outer wall.

nsr tyre - - cut on the outer wall and nail.

osr tyre - - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,124 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall

offside rear tyre cut in outer wall

Fail 13 Jul 2009 16,124 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall

offside rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre nail and cut

Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,229 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 14,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,494 miles

brake application squeel in reverse

nail in tyre

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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Y138 JAJ is a 2001 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y138 JAJ, 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.

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Y138 JAJ is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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