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ST52 LVW

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LVW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,717 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracked but Curved arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracked and worn on inner face

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked and worn on inner face

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracked but Curved arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked and worn on inner face

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,397 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 64,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,811 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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ST52 LVW is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST52 LVW, 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 ST52 LVW registered?

ST52 LVW is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is ST52 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 LVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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