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GK52 RBY

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer wall perished/cracking---n/s/front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,348 miles

cut in outer wall---n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut in outer wall---n/s/r tyre

n/s handbrake low effort/not locking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,896 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and tread @ 2mm just meets pass standard today

Fail 1 Sep 2014 96,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

dampness detected at offside inner rear and nearside front inner driveshaft seals

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and tread @ 2mm just meets pass standard today

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,384 miles

both top nearside front balljoints boots split

engine managment light on

ex downpipe serperating

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,760 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,187 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 38,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,398 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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GK52 RBY is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue 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 GK52 RBY, 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 GK52 RBY registered?

GK52 RBY is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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