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MK52 LKL

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 LKL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 104,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,393 miles

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

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

front suspension wishbone bushes worn upper

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,744 miles

Central Front Bonnet catch stiff.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

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

Offside Front Lower Light oil leak.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 83,720 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Bonnet catch stiff.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

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

Offside Front Lower Light oil leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,421 miles

Both front tyres worn heavly inside edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,637 miles

Oil leak from gearbox propshaft seal

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,365 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK52 LKL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK52 LKL, 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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MK52 LKL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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