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S8 YHH

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,374 mi
Last recorded141,374 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 141,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 141,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 140,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 140,734 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 139,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,221 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 133,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,513 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,241 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres wearing inner edges

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,742 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 120,076 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 116,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 115,928 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 105,433 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 105,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 100,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 93,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 85,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 YHH is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

S8 YHH is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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