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LJ02 SKV

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 SKV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 102,310 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 102,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,375 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking slightly

Nearside Front washer jet producing low presser

Fail 7 Dec 2020 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking slightly

Nearside Front washer jet producing low presser

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 29,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,291 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,291 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 27,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,830 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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LJ02 SKV is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LJ02 SKV, 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 LJ02 SKV registered?

LJ02 SKV is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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