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S8 XCB

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,818 mi
Last recorded145,818 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XCB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,818 miles

head light set light on

some suspension bushes worn slight splits

Pass 19 Dec 2019 141,014 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 141,014 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 136,047 miles

Front exhaust system corroded , especially the bolts holding the centre section to the down pipe

Fail 13 Dec 2018 136,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 129,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,397 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition and corroded

washer jets out of alignment

Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,824 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on in side edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,085 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,221 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 83,134 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,122 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,122 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,327 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,355 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 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.

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