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SK02 ODH

2002 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,839 mi
Last recorded73,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 ODH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,056 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

oil leaks (various)

Fail 16 Nov 2021 72,054 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

oil leaks (various)

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,482 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,482 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2019 66,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 65,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2018 65,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 65,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 65,392 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 64,833 miles

front brakes grubbing slightly

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 62,879 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 62,879 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 May 2014 59,218 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 May 2013 56,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 56,332 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 54,907 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,907 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 53,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,193 miles

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

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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SK02 ODH is a 2002 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SK02 ODH, 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 SK02 ODH registered?

SK02 ODH is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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