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L111 UKB

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 UKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 172,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 169,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 166,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 155,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,005 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 143,004 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 142,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Front discs corroded on inner face

Play in both top front suspension arms

headlight lenses are clouded over (beam pattern still ok)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 113,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,143 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 92,140 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,473 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,487 miles

advise both front c link lower bushes splitting

advise both front tyres scrubbing out on both inner and outter egdes

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,175 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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L111 UKB is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L111 UKB, 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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L111 UKB is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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