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OE52 XAS

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XAS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 137,740 miles

ABS lamp stayed on after first start. Now ABS lamp working as normal !.

Both rear brake discs, worn.

Engine man lamp ON

Stone chips in front screen.

Tint fitted to windows and lamps

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (BALD)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 137,737 miles

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

ABS lamp stayed on after first start. Now ABS lamp working as normal !.

Both rear brake discs, worn.

Engine man lamp ON

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Stone chips in front screen.

Tint fitted to windows and lamps

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (BALD)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 132,104 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 132,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 128,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,713 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 117,698 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 106,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 97,101 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge & just below 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,116 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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OE52 XAS is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE52 XAS, 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 OE52 XAS registered?

OE52 XAS is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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