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DF51 CHG

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,540 mi
Last recorded164,540 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CHG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 164,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 164,400 miles

Battery warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2023 160,821 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2022 160,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 160,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 159,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 155,065 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 150,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

drivers sun visor slightly insecure but not obstructing view

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 11 May 2015 143,568 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 143,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 134,723 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 7 May 2014 134,711 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 9 May 2013 129,570 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 129,537 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 122,981 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 122,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 115,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 107,435 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 110,746 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 110,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,408 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 101,408 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 95,683 miles

Both rear tyres tread worn to 2.5mm in the centre of the tyre

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,883 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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DF51 CHG is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DF51 CHG, 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 DF51 CHG registered?

DF51 CHG is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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