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YC02 AHA

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AHA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,942 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres sidewalls deteriating

one nearside rear side light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offsided front tyres deteriating

Fail 24 Jun 2013 100,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offsided front tyres deteriating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,259 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,768 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,042 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,285 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 45,142 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

both sides outer cv boots cracking

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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YC02 AHA is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black 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 YC02 AHA, 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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What year was YC02 AHA registered?

YC02 AHA is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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