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GV02 OYY

2002 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,465 mi
Last recorded127,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OYY
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,465 miles

Rear Brake discs fouling brake pad carriers

Fail 27 Mar 2026 127,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/50 R18 104V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake discs fouling brake pad carriers

Pass 24 Mar 2025 126,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,829 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 123,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,707 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 122,697 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,884 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 119,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,387 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,123 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 110,044 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,825 miles

EML on

Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,087 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 84,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,740 miles

slight oil leaking onto cat

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,594 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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GV02 OYY is a 2002 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV02 OYY, 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 GV02 OYY registered?

GV02 OYY is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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