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R269 HPN

1997 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 HPN
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,622 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 87,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 77,133 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,553 miles

Oil leak Slight ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Slight ()

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

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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R269 HPN is a 1997 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R269 HPN, 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 R269 HPN registered?

R269 HPN is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R269 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 HPN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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