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NU02 JYO

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,355 mi
Last recorded161,355 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 JYO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 161,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 151,029 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 141,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 141,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 139,123 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Drivers door mirror cracked

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,123 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Drivers door mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 133,100 miles

both CAT units breaking up inside

Fail 22 Sep 2010 133,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both CAT units breaking up inside

Pass 8 Sep 2009 123,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,878 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 107,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,998 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 86,998 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre has slow leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,784 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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NU02 JYO is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU02 JYO, 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 NU02 JYO registered?

NU02 JYO is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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