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OY52 WZL

2002 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 71,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 71,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 70,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 70,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,216 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,216 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 43,431 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,139 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,597 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 WZL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

OY52 WZL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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