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GL03 ZCZ

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,396 mi
Last recorded238,396 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ZCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 238,396 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 218,200 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 218,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 193,450 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 193,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 170,179 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jul 2012 170,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2011 153,708 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 130,588 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre damaged outer rim

Fail 19 Jul 2010 130,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre damaged outer rim

Pass 9 Jul 2009 114,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,782 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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GL03 ZCZ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL03 ZCZ, 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 GL03 ZCZ registered?

GL03 ZCZ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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