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WL03 CLN

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 CLN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 122,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,119 miles

offside front side light dim,advise replace

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge,advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 116,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2016 116,077 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position boot (6.4.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,656 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,654 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 90,853 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)

Pass 5 May 2010 85,631 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,184 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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WL03 CLN 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 72.2%.

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 WL03 CLN, 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 WL03 CLN registered?

WL03 CLN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is WL03 CLN safe to buy?

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