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VU02 XSE

2002 Audi S8

Silver Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,200 mi
Last recorded165,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Audi S897,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 165,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 127,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 106,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 91,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,067 miles

front tyres scrubing out on inner edges †front under tray bolts loose

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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VU02 XSE is a 2002 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU02 XSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 XSE registered?

VU02 XSE is a 2002 Audi S8, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is VU02 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 XSE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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