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EA02 PTZ

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,674 mi
Last recorded143,674 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 PTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 143,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 143,354 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 143,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 142,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 135,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 132,700 miles

Front brake pad level sensor broken.

Minor leak from rear diff

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 May 2013 132,700 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front brake pad level sensor broken.

Minor leak from rear diff

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 130,888 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 130,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 129,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 126,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,528 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 103,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,445 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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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EA02 PTZ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA02 PTZ, 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 EA02 PTZ registered?

EA02 PTZ is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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