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RJ02 KWK

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,704 mi
Last recorded137,704 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 KWK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 137,704 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2024 129,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 126,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 122,477 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed fouling with rigid pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror fading.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 122,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,181 miles

Both front shocks are corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,641 miles

Headlamp level control sensor/linkage at NSF lower suspension mounting corroded/deteriorating.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp level control sensor/linkage at NSF lower suspension mounting corroded/deteriorating.

OSF headlamp lense and reflectors deteriorated.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,440 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 107,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,250 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,711 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,299 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,140 miles

Oil leak

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak o/s front possible seepage from dteering component

oil leak from rear seal of gearbux excessive - dripping onto and burning on catalytic convertor

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,140 miles

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

oil leak o/s front possible seepage from dteering component

Oil leak

oil leak from rear seal of gearbux excessive - dripping onto and burning on catalytic convertor

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,076 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leaks from gearbox rear seal

rear tyres both developing cracks in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,319 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,223 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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RJ02 KWK is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc 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 RJ02 KWK, 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

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What year was RJ02 KWK registered?

RJ02 KWK is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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