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GD51 LZL

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,130 mi
Last recorded162,130 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 LZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 162,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 162,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 160,013 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2013 153,382 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 153,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 143,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 134,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 127,904 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 117,861 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,497 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,193 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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GD51 LZL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GD51 LZL, 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 GD51 LZL registered?

GD51 LZL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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