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P1 UKL

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 UKL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,779 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 96,761 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,509 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 90,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 88,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad wear light is on

Engine light is on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,546 miles

engine and gearbox have leaks

rear tyres perishing[7yrs old]

Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,546 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox have leaks

rear tyres perishing[7yrs old]

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,853 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,077 miles

both front tyres have low inner edges

n/s/f suspension upper rear arm boot is split

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,776 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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P1 UKL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P1 UKL, 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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P1 UKL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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