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LY52 EXJ

2002 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 EXJ
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 96,812 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 96,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 91,932 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,808 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,331 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 62,302 miles

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rearseat belt unable to test child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,930 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,339 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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LY52 EXJ is a 2002 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY52 EXJ, 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 LY52 EXJ registered?

LY52 EXJ is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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