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MW51 HVM

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,085 mi
Last recorded144,085 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 HVM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 144,085 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 144,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 130,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 130,793 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine man light is on

front discs are slightly worn

oil leak

surface corrosion rear anti roll bar

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,293 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 99,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 99,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 73,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,401 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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MW51 HVM is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW51 HVM, 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 MW51 HVM registered?

MW51 HVM is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is MW51 HVM safe to buy?

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