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A8 AXK

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,822 mi
Last recorded162,822 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AXK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 162,822 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 162,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light extinguished prior to test, presenter notified, may require further investigation (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side vehicle will require a new caliper in future (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side vehicle will require a new caliper in future (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 159,705 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 159,705 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 148,134 miles

nearside front upper and lower suspension arm bushes have slight deterioration

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2020 148,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured top ball joint retaining bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front upper and lower suspension arm bushes have slight deterioration

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2019 146,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 146,102 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 141,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AT N\S AND O\S TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,274 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet latch sticking.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

front suspension bushes poor condition.

rear suspension bushes poor condition.

windscreen marked zone a [just acceptable].

wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 120,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet latch sticking.

coolant level low.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

front suspension bushes poor condition.

oil level low.

rear suspension bushes poor condition.

windscreen marked zone a [just acceptable].

wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,489 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 97,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 90,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,663 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,001 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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A8 AXK is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc 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 A8 AXK, 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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A8 AXK is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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