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HF51 KNJ

2002 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 138,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 134,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,407 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,207 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 129,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 125,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 117,800 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside front track rod end worn to excess (rubber bonding)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,139 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end rubber bonding worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,557 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,534 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,310 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,201 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,857 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,724 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,987 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,474 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,965 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,669 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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HF51 KNJ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HF51 KNJ, 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 HF51 KNJ registered?

HF51 KNJ is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is HF51 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 KNJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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