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AE52 PZY

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

348,960 mi
Last recorded348,960 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PZY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 348,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2022 336,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 329,323 miles

n/s/f track rod end rubber split

o/s/f spring corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 200,892 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 184,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 179,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge and Punctured.

Slight Blow On Rear Silencer.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 175,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 171,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 168,994 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 168,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre slight buldge in side wall

Pass 20 May 2011 166,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in nearside lower arm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 164,557 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tyre worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 148,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 148,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 124,849 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 124,849 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,791 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 77,791 miles

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

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

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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AE52 PZY is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE52 PZY, 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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AE52 PZY is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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