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MV52 OCX

2002 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,690 mi
Last recorded188,690 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 OCX
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 188,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 187,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 181,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 174,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 163,410 miles

EML on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 155,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,612 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 149,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 140,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 139,727 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 127,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,178 miles

Advise cover missing off O/S/F seatbelt buckle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 113,178 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise coolant level low

Advise cover missing off O/S/F seatbelt buckle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2010 84,222 miles

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

both front tyres, tread low on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,426 miles

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

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

both front tyres, tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 63,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,302 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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MV52 OCX is a 2002 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MV52 OCX, 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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MV52 OCX is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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