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OE02 YAO

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,843 mi
Last recorded133,843 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 133,833 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,591 miles

engine oil leaks

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,735 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,053 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and distorted.

Front tracking may require adjustment.Front tyres wearing on inside.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 87,697 miles

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

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

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

Front discs scorred/distorted.

Front tracking may require adjustment,Front tyres wearing on inside.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,949 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,949 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 70,949 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,761 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly cut but no cords or ply showing at time of test

offside front and nearside front brake disc inner faces corroding and discs lipped

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,986 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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OE02 YAO is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE02 YAO, 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 OE02 YAO registered?

OE02 YAO is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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