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SB02 BBZ

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,899 mi
Last recorded130,899 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 BBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 130,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 127,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 127,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 119,521 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 106,752 miles

signs of sticky brakes offside rear

top nearside front arm ball joint dust cover torn

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,010 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 69,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,368 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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SB02 BBZ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB02 BBZ, 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 SB02 BBZ registered?

SB02 BBZ is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is SB02 BBZ safe to buy?

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