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KN52 XTY

2003 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

215,668 mi
Last recorded215,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 XTY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 215,668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 215,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 215,657 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 215,125 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 211,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 208,057 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 208,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r brake caliper seized

Pass 31 Jan 2013 206,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 203,263 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 203,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 195,795 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 195,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wear in many rubber suspension bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 169,036 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 155,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 155,309 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 147,601 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 131,550 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 97,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 97,807 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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KN52 XTY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KN52 XTY, 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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KN52 XTY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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