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GU02 VYN

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,460 mi
Last recorded125,460 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VYN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,304 miles

Headlamp washer device inoperative (vehicle from before September 2009)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 123,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 122,102 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake judder when braking.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,817 miles

both front tyres are cracking

both rear tyres are cracking badly

chips in the windscreen

offside bonnet latch not locking down

Pass 8 May 2012 84,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 84,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 84,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges deep cuts cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,679 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,679 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,423 miles

All four tyres are cracking in the tread fronts have worn to nothing on inner edge.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front discs are corroded on inner face.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside rear brake has a slight bind.

Offside rear lower arm bush is split.

Stone chip in b zone.

Wipers are in poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 66,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,684 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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GU02 VYN is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU02 VYN, 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 GU02 VYN registered?

GU02 VYN is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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