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P700 ULM

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,188 mi
Last recorded130,188 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 ULM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 130,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r/tyre has slight damage to side wall but not affecting its structure

Fail 10 Jul 2013 123,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r/tyre has slight damage to side wall but not affecting its structure

Fail 6 Jul 2013 123,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,182 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 98,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,705 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,754 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,585 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,906 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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P700 ULM is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P700 ULM, 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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P700 ULM is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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