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EO02 XTU

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,591 mi
Last recorded101,591 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 XTU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,591 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 89,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 89,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear discs worn

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,372 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,217 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,217 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 79,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,522 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 78,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,918 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,918 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,430 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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EO02 XTU is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO02 XTU, 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 EO02 XTU registered?

EO02 XTU is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is EO02 XTU safe to buy?

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