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LC52 CAU

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,114 mi
Last recorded170,114 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 170,114 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 157,325 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 157,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 153,178 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fromts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 153,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fromts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 145,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 135,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 120,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,339 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,054 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 107,054 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,241 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,685 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 69,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2008 58,559 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 38,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 15,746 miles

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

n/s/f slight cut to side wall 255/35/20

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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LC52 CAU is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC52 CAU, 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 LC52 CAU registered?

LC52 CAU is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is LC52 CAU safe to buy?

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