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MY02 AUD

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,986 mi
Last recorded141,986 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 141,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Light corrosion on most components front & back due to age.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 141,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Light corrosion on most components front & back due to age.

Pass 18 May 2017 141,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 130,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 124,377 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 124,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,281 miles

both front wipers torn at the ends

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,140 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 84,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,029 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,029 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 63,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,285 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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MY02 AUD is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MY02 AUD, 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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MY02 AUD is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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