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G5 YOB

2002 Audi S8

Blue Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 YOB
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 29 Nov 2024 140,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rusty underside

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 140,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle 49% imbalance and fluctuation on offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,754 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 139,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,923 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 133,794 miles

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2018 131,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,090 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,476 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN O/S/F LOWER CORNER BUT NOT IN ANY SWEPT AREA

Fail 21 Nov 2013 110,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN O/S/F LOWER CORNER BUT NOT IN ANY SWEPT AREA

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,606 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 105,460 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 105,458 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,812 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 100,812 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 90,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and nearside rear tyre walls acceptable damage

Fail 7 May 2009 90,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and nearside rear tyre walls acceptable damage

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,122 miles

front bumper damaged n/s

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,998 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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G5 YOB is a 2002 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G5 YOB, 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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G5 YOB is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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