MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust flexi damaged (not leaking at present)
front headlamp washers inop/ leaking (standard bulb setup)
n/s/r inner lamp cracked/ damaged
o/s/f fog lamp damaged/ water ingress
slight condensation o/s/r lamp unit
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust flexi damaged (not leaking at present)
front headlamp washers inop/ leaking (standard bulb setup)
n/s/r inner lamp cracked/ damaged
o/s/f fog lamp damaged/ water ingress
slight condensation o/s/r lamp unit
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
o/s/f fog lamp damaged
o/s/f inner cv gatior perished slightly
x2 rear boot lamps cracked/ damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on the inner edge
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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KL53 VLX is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 KL53 VLX, 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 KL53 VLX registered?
KL53 VLX is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 9 December 2003.
Is KL53 VLX safe to buy?
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