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YJ52 FXS

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FXS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,754 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,895 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,895 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,563 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,890 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,887 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 43,732 miles

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

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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YJ52 FXS is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ52 FXS, 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 YJ52 FXS registered?

YJ52 FXS is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 FXS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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