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FX52 VCO

2002 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VCO
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 118,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 117,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 117,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,559 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 117,550 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded cooler to steering rack return (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pump to steering rack feed (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,532 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 117,532 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,679 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside inner rear sidelight not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,517 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2010 91,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r heat sheild adrift and has cut through inner cv gaitor

rear subframe corroding

Pass 1 May 2009 84,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f service brake lazy

Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,552 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 74,189 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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FX52 VCO is a 2002 Audi S8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX52 VCO, 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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FX52 VCO is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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