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YY53 UZK

2003 Audi A8

Blue Gas bi-fuel 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

225,156 mi
Last recorded225,156 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UZK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2017 225,156 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate dirty both (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 198,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,009 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre has two nails in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2013 126,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,384 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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YY53 UZK is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY53 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

YY53 UZK is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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