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GN52 XMD

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XMD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 104,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,938 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 103,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,937 miles

Front unable to test wipers as washer are not working

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,937 miles

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

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower door trim (6.1.C.1)

Front unable to test wipers as washer are not working

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,488 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,603 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,999 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,061 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 62,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,809 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

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 XMD is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XMD, 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 GN52 XMD registered?

GN52 XMD is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is GN52 XMD safe to buy?

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