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DK52 YYM

2002 Audi S8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YYM
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking onto exhaust and smoking - advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe, rear bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower, rearmost arms - bushes worn - advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arms, bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe, rear bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower, rearmost arms - bushes worn - advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arms, bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking onto exhaust and smoking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front, lower arms - bushes worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms, inner bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,976 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,976 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))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,138 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,539 miles

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

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

oil seep at front diff

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,265 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,101 miles

both of the front tyres are worn up the inside edges slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,399 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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DK52 YYM is a 2002 Audi S8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DK52 YYM, 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.

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What year was DK52 YYM registered?

DK52 YYM is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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