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P3 VLM

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,972 mi
Last recorded119,972 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 119,972 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 119,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance boot (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,887 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,887 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 18 May 2015 107,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,211 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 102,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,147 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,606 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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P3 VLM is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P3 VLM, 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 P3 VLM registered?

P3 VLM is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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