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VU02 LDE

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 LDE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,779 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 131,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,676 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 123,886 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,796 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 122,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 120,390 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,390 miles

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

Bonnet catch faulty

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,130 miles

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

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

both front tyres tracked on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 94,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 89,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,719 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU02 LDE is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU02 LDE, 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 VU02 LDE registered?

VU02 LDE is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VU02 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 LDE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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