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A8 YEJ

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wear on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,400 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake disc wear close to limit

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,974 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges.

N/S/R tyre approx 3-4mm.

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,801 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges.

N/S/R tyre approx 3-4mm.

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre wearing low.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,157 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 YEJ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 YEJ registered?

A8 YEJ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is A8 YEJ safe to buy?

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