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BG03 PUK

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,139 mi
Last recorded144,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PUK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 144,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 144,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,649 miles

front windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 11 Mar 2014 133,645 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)

front windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,544 miles

rear brake pads worn low

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 11 Mar 2013 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn low

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2012 107,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on - not currently a testable item but due for inclusion within test at some point in the future.

engine mgt light on

front brake discs worn/lipped

headlamp washers ( HID lamps fitted ) not working - another teatble item due for inclusion at a later date

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

windscreen cracked outside wiper swept areas

Fail 12 Mar 2012 107,152 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on - not currently a testable item but due for inclusion within test at some point in the future.

engine mgt light on

front brake discs worn/lipped

headlamp washers ( HID lamps fitted ) not working - another teatble item due for inclusion at a later date

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

windscreen cracked outside wiper swept areas

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,666 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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BG03 PUK is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG03 PUK, 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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BG03 PUK is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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