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W23 RAD

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,782 mi
Last recorded133,782 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 RAD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 132,058 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,306 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,234 miles

Engine Warning Light Illuminated

Front bumper insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine Warning Light Illuminated

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 114,830 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 213,063 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 31 Aug 2010 8,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 161,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 133,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 782,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 782,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,857 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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W23 RAD is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W23 RAD, 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 W23 RAD registered?

W23 RAD is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is W23 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W23 RAD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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