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V77 VMP

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,637 mi
Last recorded159,637 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV77 VMP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 159,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 159,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 156,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 151,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 151,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2021 146,110 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 140,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 138,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,465 miles

crack in rear window

Fail 10 Oct 2015 132,465 miles

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

crack in rear window

Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,552 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 124,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Oct 2013 112,937 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2013 112,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,944 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 102,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet safty catch sticking

Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,985 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,056 miles

Nearside Front 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 Sep 2008 63,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 53,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,920 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)

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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V77 VMP is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V77 VMP, 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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V77 VMP is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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