MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
head light set light on
some suspension bushes worn slight splits
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust system corroded , especially the bolts holding the centre section to the down pipe
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front exhaust system corroded , especially the bolts holding the centre section to the down pipe
abnormal travel on the foot brake with engine running
exhaust bolts which hold the catalyst to the downpipes are corroded
front tyres worn on the inner edges/shoulders
higher than expected travel on the foot brake pedal
oil leak under engine area
upper and lower suspension bushes perished and creaking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c-link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush curved arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c-link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush curved arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
exhaust bolts which hold the catalyst to the downpipes are corroded
front tyres worn on the inner edges/shoulders
oil leak under engine area
upper and lower suspension bushes perished and creaking
exhaust system corroded
rear brake discs in poor condition and corroded
washer jets out of alignment
Front tyres wearing thin on in side edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S8 XCB is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 22 January 2002.
Is S8 XCB safe to buy?
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