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BN52 UYG

2002 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,264 mi
Last recorded165,264 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UYG
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 165,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 164,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 158,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 154,678 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 154,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 147,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,644 miles

Both rear tyres3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 77,021 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,687 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,329 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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BN52 UYG is a 2002 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN52 UYG, 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 24 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 UYG?

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What year was BN52 UYG registered?

BN52 UYG is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is BN52 UYG safe to buy?

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