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KW03 TZJ

2003 Audi A8

Purple Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,078 mi
Last recorded240,078 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 TZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 240,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 240,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 223,060 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 222,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyre treads are slioghtly out of shape

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 204,323 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 204,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 179,629 miles

engine management light on dash

nearside rear outer seat belt stalk caseing cover split

Fail 3 Jan 2013 179,465 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

engine management light on dash

nearside rear outer seat belt stalk caseing cover split

Pass 21 Dec 2011 156,472 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 131,860 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn smooth on inside edge and has signs of rubbing/fouling.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 131,812 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre is worn smooth on inside edge and has signs of rubbing/fouling.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 109,725 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 109,638 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 83,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,131 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side rear tyre perished and 2mm advise replace

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 39,980 miles

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

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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KW03 TZJ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Purple with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW03 TZJ, 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 KW03 TZJ registered?

KW03 TZJ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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