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SY52 KMM

2002 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,265 mi
Last recorded153,265 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 KMM
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 153,265 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim just visible

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 150,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 150,477 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 135,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,697 miles

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

corrosion over rear subframe

Fail 6 Oct 2016 125,695 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern after cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

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

Nearside light output poor

corrosion over rear subframe

Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,108 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,092 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,410 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges on raised platform sections

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,325 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Oct 2013 91,324 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,916 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,042 miles

naer side front tyre very slightly scrubing inner edge

slight oil leak at front diff and gear box

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,409 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,409 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,637 miles

slight oil leak at front offside diff

Pass 15 May 2009 69,151 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,272 miles

marking on lh of fuel tank possible leak. not leaking at time of test

rattle under car suspect rh catalyst

Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,269 miles

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

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

marking on lh of fuel tank possible leak. not leaking at time of test

rattle under car suspect rh catalyst

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,825 miles

advise off side rear brake bind

Fail 12 Jun 2007 60,825 miles

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

advise off side rear brake bind

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,913 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,808 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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SY52 KMM is a 2002 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,374 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY52 KMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY52 KMM is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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