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FH02 AYY

2002 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,052 mi
Last recorded159,052 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 AYY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 159,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 155,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 155,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust. (1.8)

EML on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 152,352 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

front top suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear lower suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 152,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads low

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

front top suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear lower suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 147,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f seat belt stork incomplete

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2014 147,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

eml on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f seat belt stork incomplete

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 139,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear lower hub bushes starting to separate

Fail 22 Oct 2013 139,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear lower hub bushes starting to separate

Fail 11 May 2012 124,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 124,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,305 miles

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside front lower aft radius arm mounting bush has slight play.

Automatic gearbox oil leaking from final drive oil seal, allowing oil to run from the gearbox onto the catalitic converter.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 109,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside front lower aft radius arm mounting bush has slight play.

Automatic gearbox oil leaking from final drive oil seal, allowing oil to run from the gearbox onto the catalitic converter.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Tested As Child Seat Fitted.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 85,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 70,179 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,182 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 34,571 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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FH02 AYY is a 2002 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH02 AYY, 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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FH02 AYY is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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