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A8 FTU

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FTU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,477 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front brake discs are not both the seme diameter but brakes efficient and not out of ballance

Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,415 miles

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

Rear tyre's cracking slightly in tread

Pass 24 May 2011 47,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,126 miles

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)

both front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2009 38,617 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 31,669 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear rear tyres

Pass 1 May 2007 24,207 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 17,325 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 FTU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 A8 FTU, 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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What year was A8 FTU registered?

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

Is A8 FTU safe to buy?

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