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AP02 JWN

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,875 mi
Last recorded146,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,875 miles

Both front inner steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,746 miles

Both front inner steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,612 miles

Oil leak

cracks on nearside front and rear tyres

rear exhaust rubber damaged but exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 14 Aug 2014 131,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has split but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear exhaust mount broken but is still supported

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 128,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,767 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 117,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

oil leak from engine onto exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,692 miles

Cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre low on tread and nail in the tread

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 30 May 2010 109,688 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2009 97,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,494 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 77,627 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 77,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,627 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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AP02 JWN is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP02 JWN, 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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AP02 JWN is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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