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NM02 DWE

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,706 mi
Last recorded127,706 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 DWE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 125,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,234 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 124,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 122,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,065 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,046 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,305 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 113,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 108,145 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 108,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,008 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,211 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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NM02 DWE is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NM02 DWE, 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 NM02 DWE registered?

NM02 DWE is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is NM02 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 DWE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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