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S8 BVD

2001 Audi S8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

193,159 mi
Last recorded193,159 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BVD
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 193,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 192,517 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 192,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 192,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 191,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 191,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 191,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 190,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 190,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 189,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 186,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 182,224 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 182,204 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning indicator on

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to offside front brake pipe (caliper)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 177,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 177,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 166,455 miles

both front tyres worn down to 2.5mm

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 149,816 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 149,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 132,114 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,224 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 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 BVD is a 2001 Audi S8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 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 BVD, 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 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S8 BVD is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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