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FB02 BFZ

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,652 mi
Last recorded118,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 BFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,652 miles

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

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

engine light staying on

Fail 16 Jun 2015 118,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light staying on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 111,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 111,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,689 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 91,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,957 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to show signs of perishing

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

Oil leak

slight cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap seal starting to show signs of perishing

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

Oil leak

slight cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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FB02 BFZ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB02 BFZ, 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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FB02 BFZ is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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