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S8 AUA

2002 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AUA
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 121,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 119,835 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,961 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve strap broken

Fail 20 Jul 2021 118,913 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve strap broken

Pass 11 May 2020 118,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 103,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 87,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 77,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,817 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 AUA is a 2002 Audi S8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S8 AUA, 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 S8 AUA registered?

S8 AUA is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is S8 AUA safe to buy?

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