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GU52 BKF

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,039 mi
Last recorded139,039 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 139,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 133,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight damage present n/s/f wheel rim (inner)

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Fail 1 Dec 2014 133,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight damage present n/s/f wheel rim (inner)

Some deterioration present exhaust system

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,306 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 128,306 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,713 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 119,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

traction controll light on,engine light on,

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 105,088 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 105,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 60,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 50,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r n/s/f tyres close to tread wear indicators

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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GU52 BKF is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU52 BKF, 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 GU52 BKF registered?

GU52 BKF is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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