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BK02 FAM

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,597 mi
Last recorded196,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FAM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 196,597 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 26 Jun 2018 193,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 189,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 189,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 185,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 181,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 181,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 174,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 169,074 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front upper suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2013 169,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriorating

front upper suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre bald on egdes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 155,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all front suspension arms showing signs of deteriation

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,679 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 123,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,010 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 121,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BK02 FAM is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK02 FAM, 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 BK02 FAM registered?

BK02 FAM is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is BK02 FAM safe to buy?

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