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S8 NRO

2001 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 NRO
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 116,188 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,483 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,019 miles

power steering pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 112,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,750 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,463 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 106,067 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,106 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,038 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 101,035 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,775 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 99,743 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall (no cords exposed)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,124 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 NRO is a 2001 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 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 NRO, 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 25 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 NRO registered?

S8 NRO is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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