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BK03 LRL

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LRL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 155,821 miles

brake pad wear indicator on dash

e.m light on dash

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear jacking block is missing

offside front flexy exhaust is damaged but not leaking exhaust gasses

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre is cracking down the centre of the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2011 132,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 109,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 109,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,073 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,396 miles

†FRONT DISC PADS GETTING LOW

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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BK03 LRL is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK03 LRL, 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 BK03 LRL registered?

BK03 LRL is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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