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YM02 EGU

2002 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 169,826 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condensation in near side front head light unit

Fail 5 Dec 2011 169,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condensation in near side front head light unit

Pass 28 Aug 2010 140,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 84,289 miles

1) O/S/F Lower ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,155 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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YM02 EGU is a 2002 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM02 EGU, 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 YM02 EGU registered?

YM02 EGU is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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