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VU02 MGJ

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 MGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,079 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 76,736 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 76,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2019 74,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 74,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,651 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 72,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,068 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,493 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,303 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,732 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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VU02 MGJ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

VU02 MGJ is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is VU02 MGJ safe to buy?

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