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P777 CBS

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,193 mi
Last recorded145,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 CBS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 145,193 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 138,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 136,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,124 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 110,908 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe o/side (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 109,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 102,686 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2014 97,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,905 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 89,340 miles

both rear tyres wearing 3.5mm

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 May 2011 86,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2009 75,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,757 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,237 miles

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

wipers wearing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,750 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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P777 CBS is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P777 CBS, 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 P777 CBS registered?

P777 CBS is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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