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YL53 AMU

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,887 mi
Last recorded139,887 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AMU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,887 miles

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

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,423 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,010 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,776 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,704 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,711 miles

Front exhaust starting to blow at flexi on o/s.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 30,098 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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YL53 AMU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YL53 AMU, 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 YL53 AMU registered?

YL53 AMU is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is YL53 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 AMU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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