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S8 ETW

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 ETW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,770 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,989 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Front tyre perish

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 76,812 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,469 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 ETW is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETW, 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 ETW registered?

S8 ETW is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is S8 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 ETW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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