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VU02 WBJ

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,355 mi
Last recorded144,355 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 144,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre has worn bald on inner tread and tread is low 3.00 mm

Nearside Rear caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop

Nearside Rear parking brake showing signs of lazy operation

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of gaiter clip area leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has worn bald on inner tread and tread is low 3.00 mm

coolant well below minimum in expansion bottle

engine management light is on

oil leak from differential unit area

Pass 2 Dec 2015 141,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Offside Front tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Fail 1 Dec 2015 141,038 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Nearside Front washer poor spray

Offside Front brake pads are low

engine management light is on dash

Offside Front tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Pass 25 Nov 2014 137,218 miles

coolant below minimuim in expansion bottle

engine management light on dash

offside front and nearside front tyre treads are low and worn bald on inner treads

offside front brake is starting to bind

offside front track rod end has play in rubber bush under load

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning lamp on

Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 131,259 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

suspension ride height sitting low on offside

Fail 27 Nov 2012 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre bald on edges

suspension ride height sitting low on offside

Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,503 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE HEAVILY WORN IN COMPARISON TO OFFSIDE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Fail 29 Nov 2011 128,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE HEAVILY WORN IN COMPARISON TO OFFSIDE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,607 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 123,607 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 108,266 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,437 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,381 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 WBJ is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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