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OY52 NXC

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,618 mi
Last recorded158,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NXC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 158,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 156,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 156,002 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked across screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front foglight inop

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 145,575 miles

Nearside Front Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 145,508 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner lower pad coming out. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 126,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 125,838 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,838 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 121,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 118,514 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

met brake pipes greased/undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,216 miles

brake warning light on dash front brake inbalanmce15% limit 25%

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,194 miles

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)

nearside rear calliper slow to release and handbrake lever arm off its stop

two nails in offside rear tyre

unable to see brake pad condition all round

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,628 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,864 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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OY52 NXC is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY52 NXC, 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 OY52 NXC registered?

OY52 NXC is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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