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LB02 RPX

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,389 mi
Last recorded167,389 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 RPX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,389 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 167,211 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 165,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 163,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 157,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 155,768 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 155,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 142,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,304 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 126,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre getting near to wear bars.

slight play showing in offside of steering rack.

some nosie from around pas pump area.

wear on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 115,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre getting near to wear bars.

some nosie from around pas pump area.

wear on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 103,720 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 31 Dec 2007 91,749 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 91,749 miles

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

n/s/f tyre punctured.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,009 miles

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

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

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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LB02 RPX is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB02 RPX, 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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LB02 RPX is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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