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EA02 HXU

2002 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,182 mi
Last recorded168,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HXU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 168,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover

exhaust shield loose centre

Fail 17 Jul 2024 168,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover

exhaust shield loose centre

Pass 30 Jan 2023 161,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

park brake only just met requirements

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 161,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 160,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,407 miles

Central Front both exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Outer drive shaft joint boot deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2019 154,404 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeve clamps corrored

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint boot deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 145,395 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 145,357 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,156 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

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

Offside Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 15 Dec 2015 140,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

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

Offside Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 135,725 miles

*Rear brake pads worn very low*

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,231 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 130,460 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Corroded

Wipers Poor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 115,486 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,867 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,122 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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EA02 HXU is a 2002 Audi S8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA02 HXU, 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 EA02 HXU registered?

EA02 HXU is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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