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S8 GUD

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 109,841 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,171 miles

Front Headlamp washers inoperative

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,663 miles

Nearside hid headlamp washer inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 102,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside hid headlamp washer inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,823 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 96,823 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,315 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

parking brake effort only just met indicating it requires attension

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,654 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep at reservoir pipework (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,568 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,660 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,613 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Wipers only work on one speed

Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil seal leaking

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads not braking on full surface of the disc

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,357 miles

exhaust rear box n/s of the two clamps insecure

Pass 6 May 2009 59,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,830 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside front headlight main beam faulty. Motor sticking causing headlight to flicker.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,824 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine management light on.

Offside front headlight main beam faulty. Motor sticking causing headlight to flicker.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,537 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,150 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 GUD is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GUD, 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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S8 GUD is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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