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VX51 WWD

2002 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WWD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 145,905 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2017 145,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 4 Sep 2014 145,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,890 miles

o/s/f door handle stiff

Fail 19 Jun 2013 144,890 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s/f door handle stiff

Pass 19 Jun 2012 144,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 143,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,948 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid slightly low

front brake discs slightly worn

inner bushes on front top suspension arms starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 134,305 miles

inner bushes on nearside front top suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Sep 2009 134,305 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

inner bushes on nearside front top suspension arms starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

Pass 6 Jul 2009 133,146 miles

covers fitted to underside front to rear

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2008 125,271 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

foot brake performance slightly low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 125,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

foot brake performance slightly low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 120,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,909 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/REAR TYRE CUT IN TREAD

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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VX51 WWD is a 2002 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX51 WWD, 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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VX51 WWD is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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