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LP02 BBV

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 BBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 148,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine managment light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,903 miles

nearside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 10 Aug 2018 137,010 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both centre exhaust clamps corroded away

Fail 8 Aug 2018 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both centre exhaust clamps corroded away

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,136 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,088 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

nearside centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 123,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,629 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 112,629 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,405 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,405 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,646 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,094 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,226 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,705 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 73,564 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,008 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,898 miles

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)

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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LP02 BBV is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LP02 BBV, 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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LP02 BBV is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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