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LY02 FSL

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 FSL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 128,185 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 128,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 126,446 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,547 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,584 miles

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,704 miles

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 101,704 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on tread

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on tread

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 2 Feb 2012 95,192 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front and rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,530 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,313 miles

NSF and OSF washers partially blocked.

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

Sligght corrosion at inner face of OSF brake disc.

Small cut in outer sidewall of NSF tyre.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,312 miles

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

NSF and OSF washers partially blocked.

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

Sligght corrosion at inner face of OSF brake disc.

Small cut in outer sidewall of NSF tyre.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 84,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,111 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,627 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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LY02 FSL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY02 FSL, 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 LY02 FSL registered?

LY02 FSL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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