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D22 DAF

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 DAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 161,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 161,014 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,446 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 159,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 152,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 146,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,854 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 129,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen has damage but not in driver view of the road

Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,467 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen has damage but not in driver view of the road

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,164 miles

2 exhaust connectors corroded

2 front brakes binding slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

2 rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,044 miles

2 front brakes binding slightly

2 front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 112,040 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

2 front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,966 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,786 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,786 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,373 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,095 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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D22 DAF is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black 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 D22 DAF, 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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D22 DAF is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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