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VO52 JDU

2002 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,304 mi
Last recorded134,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered with protective grease

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 134,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered with protective grease

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 127,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 127,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,057 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 120,057 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,977 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,836 miles

Both rear and Offside front tyres starting to perish in tread grooves

Both rear brake disc surfaces slightly pitted

Both sides, front upper arm inner bushes perished, but not allowing excessive movement

Offside rear tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,451 miles

Both front upper suspension rear arm inner bushes perished and splitting

Ofside front lower straight arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,859 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

offside front tyre bald on edge on raised platform section of tread

slight blow from both front flexible exhaust sections

Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine management light is on

offside front tyre bald on edge on raised platform section of tread

slight blow from both front flexible exhaust sections

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,978 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,681 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,764 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,825 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,825 miles

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

both front wiper blades

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2006 55,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no. plate starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no. plate starting to deteriate

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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VO52 JDU is a 2002 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VO52 JDU, 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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VO52 JDU is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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