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VE02 LMM

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 LMM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 159,829 miles

Oil leak

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 18 Oct 2013 159,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2012 150,301 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 150,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,924 miles

Engine Management light on

Engine Oil leaks

Front upper suspension arm bushes split

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

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 139,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine Management light on

Engine Oil leaks

Front upper suspension arm bushes split

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

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 127,939 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,939 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,512 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,929 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 74,749 miles

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

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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VE02 LMM is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VE02 LMM, 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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VE02 LMM is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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