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HF02 HCH

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

205,693 mi
Last recorded205,693 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 HCH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 205,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 185,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,557 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 176,546 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 175,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre Exhaust box worn through first skin

Pass 27 Apr 2018 167,552 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 167,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 156,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 156,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits TO HIGH 1.60 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2017 156,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits TO HIGH 1.60 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 147,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 147,008 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,138 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 131,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,482 miles

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

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

all tyres close to limits

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,939 miles

airbag light on

both front cv boots perished

both rear suspention arm bushes starting to split

front tyre wearing heavly inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,766 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

both sides both suspention arm bushes slightly pereshed

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,521 miles

air bag warning light on dash indicating a problem

middle to rear box poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2010 99,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag warning light on dash indicating a problem

middle to rear box poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,002 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges

play in both front wishbone lower ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,691 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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HF02 HCH is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HF02 HCH, 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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HF02 HCH is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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