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KY53 YNN

2003 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YNN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,418 miles

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

Slight corrosion forming underneath protective coating on brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2014 122,415 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion forming underneath protective coating on brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,392 miles

both front wheels slightly buckled on inner rim.

offside front brake disc has surface corrosion on inner face.

offside front tyre has splits on inner and outer sidewalls,no cords visible.also has bad uneven wear on inner edge[smooth]no cords visible.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 79,284 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,247 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,215 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,527 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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KY53 YNN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY53 YNN, 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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KY53 YNN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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