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S8 MXC

2002 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,347 mi
Last recorded220,347 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MXC
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 220,347 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 218,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Banana arm / aluminium Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Height level sesor bracket damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Banana arm / aluminum metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very front aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 217,820 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 217,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper front short arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 214,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 209,954 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 207,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 203,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 199,036 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 187,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 187,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 170,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 170,058 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak Rod end to tie rod attatchment (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 154,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 154,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,463 miles

Slight oil leak on rear of gearbox. Oil leak on rear diff.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,490 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,653 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 MXC is a 2002 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

S8 MXC is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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