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WL52 GVR

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 GVR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 89,607 miles

Offside Front seat belt stock covers missing

Fail 26 May 2021 89,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt stock covers missing

Pass 14 May 2020 89,233 miles

exhaust getting rusted

Fail 12 May 2020 89,233 miles

Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 28 May 2019 88,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 88,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 87,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 87,580 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,508 miles

Advise exhaust heat shield inscure

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,507 miles

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

Advise exhaust heat shield inscure

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,528 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 84,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2014 82,763 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 82,761 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2013 80,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 76,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,985 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 70,980 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,982 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers getting worn

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 32,507 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,463 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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WL52 GVR is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WL52 GVR, 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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WL52 GVR is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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