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B12 DMO

2002 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,660 mi
Last recorded186,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DMO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 186,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 186,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 186,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 185,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 185,505 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 185,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 183,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 167,589 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 167,579 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/F AND O/S/F DOOR MIRROW GLASSES ARE STARTING TO FADE

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 161,395 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,447 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 150,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 121,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 111,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 111,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windows tinted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,663 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,766 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,490 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B12 DMO is a 2002 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B12 DMO, 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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B12 DMO is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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