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LY02 AUC

2002 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,864 mi
Last recorded191,864 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 AUC
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 191,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 27 Apr 2016 178,047 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 177,951 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 164,253 miles

drivers door sticking slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2015 164,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door handle sticking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,161 miles

rear exhaust carroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,241 miles

centre section exhaust slightly corroded

drivers outer door handle slightly sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r leg hub bushes started to perish

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 84,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,450 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 53,156 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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LY02 AUC is a 2002 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LY02 AUC, 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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LY02 AUC is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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