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GN52 KFR

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 KFR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 137,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 137,140 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 135,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,263 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting on sidewall

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 128,261 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower, trailing arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower, trailing arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn

Offside Front tyre splitting on sidewall

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,397 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,071 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,185 miles

Bad oil leak N/S front

Fail 2 Nov 2015 105,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak N/S front

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,851 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,037 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 22,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GN52 KFR is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN52 KFR, 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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GN52 KFR is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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