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H22 AAM

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SURFACE RUST ALL OVER CAR AND CAR COMPONENTS

TOO WET (RAIN WATER)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 111,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,000 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r diff oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,842 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 98,842 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brakes not tested due to siezed levers on rear wheels

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,433 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,612 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,611 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 58,541 miles

n/s rear hand brake performance is low

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,893 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,058 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,835 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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H22 AAM is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H22 AAM, 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 H22 AAM registered?

H22 AAM is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is H22 AAM safe to buy?

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