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Y30 MED

2003 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,948 mi
Last recorded212,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 MED
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 212,948 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 212,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 198,656 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 184,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 177,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 168,525 miles

advise both front exhaust flexiable section damaged

advise front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 146,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 130,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 130,275 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 117,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,346 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)

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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Y30 MED is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y30 MED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y30 MED registered?

Y30 MED is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is Y30 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 MED shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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