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S85 KYE

2002 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,488 mi
Last recorded48,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 KYE
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 45,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,261 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,321 miles

Engine and underbody plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,937 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded return hose corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 41,936 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded return hose corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,717 miles

slight oil leak at o/s/f drive shaft area

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 27,702 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,265 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,829 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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S85 KYE is a 2002 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S85 KYE, 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 S85 KYE registered?

S85 KYE is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is S85 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 KYE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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