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TS52 REA

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,130 mi
Last recorded29,130 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS52 REA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 28,537 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 28,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,908 miles

All tyres badly perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach wires / cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,832 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,954 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight cracking in bothe front tyres in tread

slight noise from both front wheel bearing, no play an not ruff when rotating

Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,005 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,171 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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TS52 REA is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TS52 REA, 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 TS52 REA registered?

TS52 REA is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is TS52 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS52 REA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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