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FD51 FEP

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,997 mi
Last recorded161,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 161,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 146,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exaust corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 126,754 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,869 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 96,869 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 88,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 62,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 51,510 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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FD51 FEP is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD51 FEP, 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 FD51 FEP registered?

FD51 FEP is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is FD51 FEP safe to buy?

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