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J40 YOC

2003 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,523 mi
Last recorded148,523 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 YOC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 148,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2013 138,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 134,411 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder, has the potential to be dangerous!

Fail 2 Nov 2012 134,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 123,714 miles

Air suspension light illuminated on dash display

Airbag light illuminated on dash display

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 123,714 miles

Air suspension light illuminated on dash display

Airbag light illuminated on dash display

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 104,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,052 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,854 miles

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

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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J40 YOC is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J40 YOC, 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 J40 YOC registered?

J40 YOC is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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