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YD02 VCL

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,143 mi
Last recorded164,143 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VCL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 164,143 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

slight windscreen damage

Fail 25 Jan 2013 163,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

slight windscreen damage

Pass 15 Feb 2012 153,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 153,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs coroaded badly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 143,227 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 143,227 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 133,308 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 13 Jan 2010 133,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 123,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 103,104 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 18 Dec 2006 83,350 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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YD02 VCL is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD02 VCL, 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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YD02 VCL is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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