CarVerify

Free Car Check

PO51 PAR

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,914 mi
Last recorded195,914 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 PAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 195,914 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 195,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 186,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 186,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 186,476 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 174,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 161,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 159,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 157,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 154,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 149,232 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 149,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 138,889 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 127,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 112,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 100,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 100,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 88,362 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PO51 PAR is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO51 PAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PO51 PAR?

You can check the full history of PO51 PAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PO51 PAR registered?

PO51 PAR is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is PO51 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 PAR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO51 PAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PO51 PAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.