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AK53 ZBY

2003 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,118 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,212 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,174 miles

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

Handbrake fault light on dash but handbrake working correctly

Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,174 miles

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

Handbrake fault light on dash but handbrake working correctly

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,839 miles

o/s front brake disc coroded on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,867 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,990 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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AK53 ZBY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK53 ZBY, 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 AK53 ZBY registered?

AK53 ZBY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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