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PG02 YJP

2002 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,098 mi
Last recorded163,098 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 YJP
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 163,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 163,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 162,925 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine management light on.

Fail 2 Jun 2018 162,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine management light on.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 159,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 156,906 miles

centre exhaust starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Jan 2013 148,530 miles

slight play in front o/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jan 2012 141,234 miles

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

slight play in front o/s lower centre outer ball joint

slight play in rear n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jan 2012 141,234 miles

slight play in front o/s lower centre outer ball joint

slight play in rear n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine light on

nearside washer not working

Fail 13 Jan 2011 129,870 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on

nearside washer not working

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 118,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,986 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,626 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,295 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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PG02 YJP is a 2002 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PG02 YJP, 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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PG02 YJP is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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