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OV51 HCK

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,124 mi
Last recorded153,124 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HCK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 153,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 146,448 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,714 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Dff, has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 142,702 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil pressure warning light, coming on during test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (245/45/18) Worn on the Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (245/45/18) Worn on the Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Dff, has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge - 4mm (245/345/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,182 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 Both rear tyres 3 mm (245/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 128,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,545 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,328 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyres feathered on inner edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,709 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,585 miles

slight play in near side front suspension joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 57,966 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,067 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,683 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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OV51 HCK is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV51 HCK, 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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OV51 HCK is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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