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S8 XRN

2002 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,307 mi
Last recorded154,307 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XRN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,307 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,743 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 144,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 143,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 139,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 131,498 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,415 miles

chips on screen

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 128,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

chips on screen

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,503 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant level low

Engine management warning lamp on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear and nearside front tyres bald on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,486 miles

E.M.L.On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre section rusty

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 113,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

E.M.L.On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre section rusty

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 106,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,880 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 91,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,495 miles

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

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 XRN is a 2002 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

S8 XRN is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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