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LT52 OBW

2002 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OBW
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 139,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 137,393 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 137,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 136,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 136,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,778 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,778 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,669 miles

slight oil leak at offside driveshaft area

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,504 miles

Nearside front disc worn

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front disc worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,522 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,794 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,660 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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LT52 OBW 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 86.4%.

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 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 LT52 OBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT52 OBW registered?

LT52 OBW is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is LT52 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 OBW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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