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S8 UGR

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

164,763 mi
Last recorded164,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 UGR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 164,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,646 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 163,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 162,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,471 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 150,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 150,834 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 top arms bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Baby Seat

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 top arms bushes (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,330 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on- intermettant

EML lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Screen wash warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2016 145,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure outer clip missing (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pads warning lamp on- intermettant

EML lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Screen wash warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,206 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 133,205 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 130,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,136 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to split on inner edges

Fail 25 May 2011 115,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2011 115,288 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 108,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 99,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake service

Fail 28 May 2009 99,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake service

Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,621 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2007 78,622 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 57,249 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 UGR is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

S8 UGR is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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