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RE52 RBV

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,182 mi
Last recorded198,182 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 RBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 198,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 198,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 197,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

eml on

Fail 2 Nov 2019 197,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

eml on

Pass 16 Oct 2018 194,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 187,712 miles

EML on

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Washers weak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 180,878 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 180,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 177,516 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)

Offside Front wheel binding

Fail 17 Oct 2015 177,441 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 Front wheel binding

Pass 25 Oct 2014 169,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 169,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 154,024 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 154,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 142,972 miles

Engine under shield missing.

Slight damage to off side rear outer sill.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 132,335 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,175 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,872 miles

N/s/r tyre worn low on edge (stepped edges).

Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,197 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

O/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,242 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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RE52 RBV is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE52 RBV, 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 RE52 RBV registered?

RE52 RBV is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is RE52 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 RBV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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