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Y222 JAL

2015 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,425 mi
Last recorded101,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A859,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 JAL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,939 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,411 miles

Exhaust centre clamp worn/corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 83,395 miles

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

Exhaust centre clamp worn/corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,037 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,098 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 58,911 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 34,615 miles

Exhaust Emissions to clean to record on test

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

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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Y222 JAL is a 2015 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 Y222 JAL, 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 11 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y222 JAL registered?

Y222 JAL is a 2015 Audi A8, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is Y222 JAL safe to buy?

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