2002 Audi A8 2.8L Petrol · OU52 VXP
2002 Audi A8 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 187,997 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU52 VXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 187,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU52 VXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A8 (OU52 VXP) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OU52 VXP Mileage History
- 30/11/2023180,941 mi
- 30/11/2023180,091 mi-850 mi
- 25/11/2024187,473 mi+7,382 mi
- 27/11/2025187,993 mi+520 mi
- 03/12/2025187,997 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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