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A8 NBU

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,100 mi
Last recorded202,100 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 202,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 220,117 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 213,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 206,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 201,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 174,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 147,535 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CALLIPER DAMP BUT CANNOT SEE NO LEAKS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 147,535 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CALLIPER DAMP BUT CANNOT SEE NO LEAKS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 122,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 122,793 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,374 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)

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

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link slight play (ball joint)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,374 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,580 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 NBU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NBU, 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 NBU registered?

A8 NBU is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is A8 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 NBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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