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BL53 UYT

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UYT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,677 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 13 Dec 2008 77,512 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 77,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 71,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BL53 UYT 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 71.4%.

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 BL53 UYT, 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 BL53 UYT registered?

BL53 UYT is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 UYT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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