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SG52 EHB

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,728 mi
Last recorded109,728 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 EHB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 109,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,667 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,461 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,141 miles

Central cross tank metal strap corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,567 miles

Nearside Front brake binding very slightly

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

central cross tank metal strap corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 104,567 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

central cross tank metal strap corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,358 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,455 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres inner edge worn

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,575 miles

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

Uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 54,575 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smear slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,998 miles

front wiper blades slighty smearing / juddering.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,613 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,148 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,164 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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SG52 EHB is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SG52 EHB, 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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SG52 EHB is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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