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LF02 MBX

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 MBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,054 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,499 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,998 miles

Coolant leak

Front bothside brake discs worned.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end has deep grooves in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Front bothside brake discs worned.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,150 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 48,150 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,913 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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LF02 MBX is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LF02 MBX, 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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LF02 MBX is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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