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S88 CYL

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 CYL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 174,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 173,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 172,214 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 172,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 169,024 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 161,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 158,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 158,399 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 158,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 155,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 154,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 151,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 151,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 150,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 144,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 138,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the inner edge of the tread.

The off side front upper suspension arm mounting rubber bush is deteriorated.

The off side front wheel has some slight damage around the outer rim.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 138,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the inner edge of the tread.

The off side front upper suspension arm mounting rubber bush is deteriorated.

The off side front wheel has some slight damage around the outer rim.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 128,022 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 128,018 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side front suspension upper arm mounting bush is in poor condition.

The rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 118,122 miles

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots starting to crack.

The offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes in poor condition.

The offside front upper susension arms x2 inner bushes starting to crack/split.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 118,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The front brake pads showing signs of wear.

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots starting to crack.

The offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes in poor condition.

The offside front upper susension arms x2 inner bushes starting to crack/split.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 104,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,523 miles

o/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r tyre tread wearin low

Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,241 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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S88 CYL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S88 CYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 CYL registered?

S88 CYL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is S88 CYL safe to buy?

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