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FV02 DKL

2002 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 DKL
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 160,279 miles

Misfire on idle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Line going into rear of brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 155,892 miles

both front coil springs heavily rusted

rear metal brake pipes rusting in fuel tank area

Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,075 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 153,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions close to limit (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 146,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 140,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 129,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,481 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,671 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 95,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,415 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,953 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,285 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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FV02 DKL is a 2002 Audi S8 in Black 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 FV02 DKL, 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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FV02 DKL is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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