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S8 AKM

2003 Audi S8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S8104,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AKM
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 109,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 108,016 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 108,010 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,454 miles

rear axle corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2020 103,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,662 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 9 Aug 2019 102,662 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear differential

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,297 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,499 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,887 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

seats fitted to rear

Fail 6 Aug 2011 60,776 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

seats fitted to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two child seats fitted rear

Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,178 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

two child seats fitted rear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,256 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 49,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 45,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,723 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S8 AKM is a 2003 Audi S8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 104,167 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 S8 AKM, 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 23 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 AKM registered?

S8 AKM is a 2003 Audi S8, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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