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YE03 MPN

2003 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,372 mi
Last recorded101,372 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 MPN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,372 miles

Front Both front exhaust flexi sections deteriorated

Lower Covers fitted obscuring vehicle underside

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,369 miles

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

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

Front Both front exhaust flexi sections deteriorated

Lower Covers fitted obscuring vehicle underside

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,184 miles

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

o/s/r brake caliper damp/oily??

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,388 miles

slight dampness offside rear brake caliper

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,950 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)

front pads 50% worn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

front pads 50% worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,330 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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YE03 MPN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE03 MPN, 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 YE03 MPN registered?

YE03 MPN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is YE03 MPN safe to buy?

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