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A8 CFJ

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracked and perrished

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

Rear boot dose not stay closed

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,088 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

Nearside c.v. gaiter leaking grease very slightly.

Nearside exhaust flexi-pipe in poor condition.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,088 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

Nearside c.v. gaiter leaking grease very slightly.

Nearside exhaust flexi-pipe in poor condition.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,082 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose by Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED/PERISHED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,842 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre low on inside edge almost to cords

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Rear tyres low on tread

Slight blow on nearside catalytic converter

Fail 14 Nov 2013 90,842 miles

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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre low on inside edge almost to cords

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Rear tyres low on tread

Slight blow on nearside catalytic converter

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,183 miles

engine light on

n/s rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls are badly cracked

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,183 miles

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)

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

engine light on

n/s rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls are badly cracked

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,210 miles

Condesation in offside front headlamp

Front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Rear brake discs poor

Slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Condesation in offside front headlamp

Front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Rear brake discs poor

Slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,451 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Oct 2009 76,425 miles

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 May 2008 65,622 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 65,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 56,446 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 56,446 miles

Oil leak

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 CFJ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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