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R999 RBB

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,159 mi
Last recorded75,159 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 RBB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o-s-f, n-s-f, n-s-r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,976 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,852 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,479 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,084 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,714 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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R999 RBB is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R999 RBB, 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 R999 RBB registered?

R999 RBB is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is R999 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 RBB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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