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S8 FUV

2002 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FUV
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 138,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 137,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 135,063 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 134,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2of2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1of2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,578 miles

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

nearside front outer cv booot perished

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,730 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly worn , perished and have some movement under load

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 114,729 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))

Front suspension bushes slightly worn , perished and have some movement under load

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,596 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay/under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,133 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay/under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 83,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,741 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,925 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,925 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Slight bent inner bead rim on nearside rear wheel.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 52,640 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 52,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 47,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 44,504 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 41,760 miles

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 FUV is a 2002 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

S8 FUV is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is S8 FUV safe to buy?

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