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FX02 KUP

2002 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,436 mi
Last recorded140,436 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 KUP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 140,436 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 134,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 127,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached upper rear arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,696 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,748 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,670 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,845 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer walls

Fail 15 Jul 2016 95,845 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer walls

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering angle sensor light illuminated

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,125 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering angle sensor light illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 82,887 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 59,051 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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FX02 KUP is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FX02 KUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX02 KUP registered?

FX02 KUP is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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