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WG03 GJE

2003 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,282 mi
Last recorded202,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 GJE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 202,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 200,186 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 200,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 182,327 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt is noisy

Both front fog lamp lenses are damaged

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and have slightly reduced light output

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working/missing

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

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Fail 17 Jun 2019 182,323 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt is noisy

Both front fog lamp lenses are damaged

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and have slightly reduced light output

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working/missing

Nearside non obligatory rear view mirror glass is damaged

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

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 22 Jun 2018 161,045 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Both front wiper smear

Offside front headlamp is loose but not insecure

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms on both nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 161,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Both front wiper smear

Offside front headlamp is loose but not insecure

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms on both nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 136,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but not likely to fall out

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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Fail 26 May 2017 136,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but not likely to fall out

Offside Headlamp aim too high headlamp slightly loose but not likely to fall out (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 111,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 107,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,732 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 90,671 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,639 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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WG03 GJE is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WG03 GJE, 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 WG03 GJE registered?

WG03 GJE is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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