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OV03 KXY

2003 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,135 mi
Last recorded143,135 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KXY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 143,135 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

nail nsr tyre

ns front pipe flexy in poor condition

nsf and nsr tyres have uneven wear

osr light cluster lense missing but bulb colours correct

tested at petrol as gas conversion light in vehicle flashing no gas may have fault

Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,484 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 123,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng/man light on

engine oil low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 97,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,294 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,462 miles

Nearside 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)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,372 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,260 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,151 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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OV03 KXY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Red 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 OV03 KXY, 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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OV03 KXY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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