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A8 FCU

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,571 mi
Last recorded152,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 151,313 miles

parking brake only just met requirements. service and/or repair advised

Fail 1 Jun 2022 151,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,964 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 147,946 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough Notchy in lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 147,934 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering very stiff lock to lock

Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,647 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 147,608 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 132,344 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 118,828 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,219 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 105,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 10 Mar 2009 99,009 miles

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)

unable to fully assess rear suspension due to jacking restrictions

Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,819 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,818 miles

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

light judder on brakes detected when applied on road test

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,785 miles

front suspension arms`inner bushes starting to split

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,785 miles

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

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

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

front suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,341 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 FCU is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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