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OY52 NZG

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,046 mi
Last recorded160,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NZG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 160,046 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 160,046 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 155,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 150,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 146,642 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Jun 2021 144,473 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 139,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 139,071 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,952 miles

Centre Front Oil leak slight ()

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Front Oil leak slight ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,900 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,900 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,489 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 78,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 63,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 63,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,230 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 58,185 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,609 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 30,817 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 NZG is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OY52 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

OY52 NZG is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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