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VO03 ELC

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,657 mi
Last recorded175,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 ELC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 175,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 168,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 163,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 157,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 148,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 137,172 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 123,953 miles

air suspension light on

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 113,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 79,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,415 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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VO03 ELC is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VO03 ELC, 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 VO03 ELC registered?

VO03 ELC is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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