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YP53 KFA

2003 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 KFA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 154,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 154,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer insecure so water does not hit screen (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2013 143,819 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 143,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 143,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 19 Jul 2010 86,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,222 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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YP53 KFA is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YP53 KFA, 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 YP53 KFA registered?

YP53 KFA is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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