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S8 BFN

2002 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BFN
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 125,290 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,686 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 114,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 101,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,390 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,340 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,453 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 72,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,520 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 57,520 miles

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

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

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

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 BFN is a 2002 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S8 BFN, 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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S8 BFN is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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