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CD52 DAL

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD52 DAL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,749 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,754 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,753 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,522 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 95,994 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,263 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,982 miles

255/45 r18 99y bridgestone

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

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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CD52 DAL is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CD52 DAL, 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 CD52 DAL registered?

CD52 DAL is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is CD52 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD52 DAL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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