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BG02 NVO

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,255 mi
Last recorded172,255 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NVO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 172,255 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Exhaust corroded and blowing

Front sub-frame corroded

Front suspension bushes worn

Headlamp leveling device warning light on

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 172,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension bushes worn

Exhaust corroded and blowing (centre exhaust clamps)

Centre exhaust clamps broken

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 169,398 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil on minimum

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 166,773 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 166,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2016 159,807 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 153,514 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

near side rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 149,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 149,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 148,988 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 143,456 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 143,300 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S Washer jet blocked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 129,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,510 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 114,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 100,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 81,850 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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BG02 NVO is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG02 NVO, 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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BG02 NVO is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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