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YC02 AVM

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,213 mi
Last recorded153,213 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AVM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 153,213 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 153,213 miles

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,873 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 152,550 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust corodded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 144,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre silencer corroded but not blowing

offside rear quater glass cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2013 144,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,793 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked within tread but not exposing ply cords

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

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

Powersteering pipes rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 135,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked within tread but not exposing ply cords

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

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

Powersteering pipes rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 109,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 69,296 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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YC02 AVM is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

YC02 AVM is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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