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A8 DUE

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,735 mi
Last recorded119,735 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DUE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 119,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,317 miles

Nearside Rear door and sill covers damaged

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear bumper damaged

engine covers fitted

engine fault light on dash

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,102 miles

Engine management light on

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,262 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light washers low effort

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,871 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,250 miles

havy lipp to front discs (brake)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

havy lipp to front discs (brake)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,192 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 48,412 miles

all four tyreswell worn on edges, exhaust very rusty in places, rear screen cracked, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,495 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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A8 DUE is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 92,860 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 A8 DUE, 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 23 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 DUE is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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