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S8 DXC

2002 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

249,017 mi
Last recorded249,017 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DXC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 249,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 247,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 243,256 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 243,215 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 240,301 miles

both nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2021 240,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2020 237,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 233,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 227,785 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 227,785 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 207,309 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 207,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 187,893 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 187,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring cracking ,advise replacing

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replacing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 137,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,325 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 17 Jan 2012 92,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 92,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 88,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,637 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 82,636 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,076 miles

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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S8 DXC is a 2002 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S8 DXC, 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.

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What year was S8 DXC registered?

S8 DXC is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is S8 DXC safe to buy?

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