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NC51 VAD

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,580 mi
Last recorded167,580 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 VAD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 167,580 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 167,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at central clamps (insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of nearside CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brakes feel "spongy", Braking system may require adjustment / repair

Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 144,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 18 Jun 2018 132,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 116,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 98,555 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 98,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 93,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 87,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine management warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,650 miles

emgine check light illuminated indicating an engine management fault.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

emgine check light illuminated indicating an engine management fault.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,386 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,999 miles

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)

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,251 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,140 miles

offside front flexi blowing slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,207 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on outer edges and treads perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,930 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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NC51 VAD is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black 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 NC51 VAD, 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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NC51 VAD is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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