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AF52 FRR

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,617 mi
Last recorded135,617 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FRR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,617 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak engine

Pass 18 Dec 2023 134,496 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,502 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Dec 2021 132,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 130,756 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,604 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 118,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,446 miles

some travel footbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,404 miles

slight bind o/s/brake

some travel footbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,791 miles

all four tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,592 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,767 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 61,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,527 miles

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

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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AF52 FRR is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF52 FRR, 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 AF52 FRR registered?

AF52 FRR is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AF52 FRR safe to buy?

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