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OY02 JLV

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,771 mi
Last recorded218,771 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 JLV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 218,771 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 123,923 miles

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

Oil leak

slight rim damage nearside front wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

slight rim damage nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2009 122,524 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn to wear bars , will require replacement fairly soon

Fail 18 Aug 2009 122,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn to wear bars , will require replacement fairly soon

Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,549 miles

fuel cap rubber poor

Fail 21 Aug 2008 109,549 miles

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

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

fuel cap rubber poor

Pass 28 Aug 2007 94,088 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,534 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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OY02 JLV is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OY02 JLV, 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 OY02 JLV registered?

OY02 JLV is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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