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LT51 OUT

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,400 mi
Last recorded160,400 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 OUT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 160,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 156,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 156,718 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 156,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 149,366 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)

steering wheel has a small amount of free play

Fail 27 Jul 2012 149,366 miles

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

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

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)

steering wheel has a small amount of free play

Pass 19 May 2011 140,044 miles

engine management lamp on

slight play steering wheel

Fail 5 May 2011 139,814 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

slight play steering wheel

Pass 10 May 2010 129,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 122,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 109,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 99,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 89,874 miles

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

gearbox oil leak onto exhaust advise urgent attention

Fail 31 May 2006 89,870 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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

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

gearbox oil leak onto exhaust advise attention

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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LT51 OUT is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LT51 OUT, 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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LT51 OUT is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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