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YX03 ANC

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,025 mi
Last recorded167,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ANC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 167,025 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 167,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 166,541 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear disc slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2015 163,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 165,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 146,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracks on inner wall

brake warning lit on dashboard

front discs pitting

Fail 2 May 2012 146,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracks on inner wall

brake warning lit on dashboard

front discs pitting

Pass 18 May 2011 127,198 miles

suspension fault light on

Pass 1 May 2010 109,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 109,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 6 May 2009 90,880 miles

front pads 3mm ?

front tyes worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 10 May 2008 74,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,719 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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YX03 ANC is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX03 ANC, 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 YX03 ANC registered?

YX03 ANC is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is YX03 ANC safe to buy?

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