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LK53 URY

2003 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,848 mi
Last recorded203,848 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 URY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 203,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 199,504 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 199,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 194,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 194,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 189,955 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 189,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 185,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 185,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 176,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 176,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 168,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 161,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 161,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 151,875 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 151,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inward bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both outward arm bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe damage (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine warning light on

gas injectors hose slightly perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 128,860 miles

advance unbonding to both front upper inner arm inner bushes just passed at time of test needs attention asap

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to unbond

front wipers poor

headlight aims on upper limits

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,860 miles

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

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

advance unbonding to both front upper inner arm inner bushes just passed at time of test needs attention asap

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to unbond

front wipers poor

headlight aims on upper limits

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,681 miles

EML light illuminated

Underbody covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Under body covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,203 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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LK53 URY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK53 URY, 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 LK53 URY registered?

LK53 URY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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