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YR02 FWX

2002 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,518 mi
Last recorded122,518 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 FWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,788 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 119,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 116,743 miles

parts of exhaust system getting weak

very slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,532 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,616 miles

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,235 miles

parts of exhaust system getting weak

some metal brake pipes at rear cannot be seen on test as obscured by covers

Pass 24 Jun 2013 111,984 miles

oil leak from rear of transmission

Pass 29 Jun 2012 111,800 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 111,799 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Jul 2011 109,619 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,816 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 103,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 101,234 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 90,608 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 85,824 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)

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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YR02 FWX is a 2002 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR02 FWX, 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 YR02 FWX registered?

YR02 FWX is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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