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S55 PAL

2003 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PAL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,817 miles

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEEK

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 5 Feb 2014 105,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre tread's approaching tread wear marker's

front brake disc's corroding

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 105,063 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre tread's approaching tread wear marker's

front brake disc's corroding

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 91,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,890 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 159,013 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 159,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 140,339 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 126,294 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)

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Pass 2 Oct 2006 75,028 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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S55 PAL is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S55 PAL, 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 S55 PAL registered?

S55 PAL is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is S55 PAL safe to buy?

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