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GL53 ZZM

2003 Audi A8

White Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZZM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 136,878 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

engine extremely noisy

headlamps appear too blue

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

possible exhaust leak around engine

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 28 May 2013 125,963 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 116,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,269 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,166 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,554 miles

offside front tyre excess worn on edges...

Fail 3 Dec 2007 62,437 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre excess worn on edges...

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,542 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges.

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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GL53 ZZM is a 2003 Audi A8 in White with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL53 ZZM, 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 GL53 ZZM registered?

GL53 ZZM is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is GL53 ZZM safe to buy?

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