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YR02 OVT

2002 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,550 mi
Last recorded108,550 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A8101,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 OVT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 108,550 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,825 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2022 105,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,265 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 10,038 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2016 99,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,244 miles

Front flexible exhaust section starting to deterioate.> secure and no leaks at present<

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to age perish and has fine surface cracks forming.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various oil leaks and seeps.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,105 miles

Exhaust front flexible coupling is starting to deteriorate >secure and not leaking at present<

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various oil seeps.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 88,105 miles

Exhaust front flexible coupling is starting to deteriorate >secure and not leaking at present<

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various oil seeps.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,420 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,560 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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YR02 OVT is a 2002 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YR02 OVT, 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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YR02 OVT is a 2002 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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