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YY53 UAC

2003 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UAC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,041 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,430 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake dicsc worn & corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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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YY53 UAC is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY53 UAC, 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 YY53 UAC registered?

YY53 UAC is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is YY53 UAC safe to buy?

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