MOT Status
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181,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear most where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear most where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine coolant leak
Nearside Rear Alloy road wheel rim has weld repair to inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Under trays fitted obscuring underside components
EML light On
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also it has cracks all over and middle surface (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush start perishing
Offside Front tyre has cracks all over and middle surface
EML light On
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also it has cracks all over and middle surface (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush start perishing
Offside Front tyre has cracks all over and middle surface
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Under trays fitted obscuring underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine bay covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and close to limits.
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and close to limits.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front tyres worn on inner edges.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil level on min.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside door mirror discoloured
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate fading
Slight smearing on front screen
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 DBU is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DBU, 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 A8 DBU registered?
A8 DBU is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2002.
Is A8 DBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 DBU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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