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S8 VDL

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,245 mi
Last recorded116,245 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 116,244 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front track rod end rubber mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner / outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamps corroded / missing but not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 112,221 miles

discs rusty

f/ tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,553 miles

f/tyres worn on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,553 miles

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

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

f/tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,803 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 82,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 78,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,293 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2006 55,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,555 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 VDL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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