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RF02 OWO

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,364 mi
Last recorded141,364 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 OWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,724 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread edge cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 133,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 132,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,012 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 130,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 127,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 125,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 122,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 121,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,432 miles

Both front suspension top arm inner bushes are deteriorating.

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters are split.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 119,432 miles

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

Both front suspension top arm inner bushes are deteriorating.

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

Both rear tyres are perishing and are low on tread.

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters are split.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,327 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 105,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 99,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 91,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RF02 OWO is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF02 OWO, 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 RF02 OWO registered?

RF02 OWO is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is RF02 OWO safe to buy?

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