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DG52 FFV

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FFV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,765 miles

power steeing pipes on steering rack showng signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,790 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 110,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,900 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains corroded at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,557 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres only just legal on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,039 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,360 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2012 75,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,968 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The off side and near side front anti roll bar link arm bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,193 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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DG52 FFV is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG52 FFV, 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 DG52 FFV registered?

DG52 FFV is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DG52 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 FFV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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