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L30 EFT

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,031 mi
Last recorded160,031 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 EFT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 160,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 139,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 131,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,704 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,826 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on shoulders.

Both rear tyres getting low at outer shoulders.

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,994 miles

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers and general design of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,922 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 30,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L30 EFT is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L30 EFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L30 EFT registered?

L30 EFT is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is L30 EFT safe to buy?

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