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KP52 VCY

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VCY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock heavily corroded

Offside Rear shock heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2025 99,554 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to grabbing brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 98,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,362 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal slight seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,110 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,131 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 74,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,898 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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KP52 VCY is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP52 VCY, 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 KP52 VCY registered?

KP52 VCY is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is KP52 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP52 VCY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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