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JC03 DJC

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,199 mi
Last recorded98,199 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC03 DJC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 86,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 65,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,022 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 38,109 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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JC03 DJC is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JC03 DJC, 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 JC03 DJC registered?

JC03 DJC is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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