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LT53 KVG

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KVG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

travel on brake pedal

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on brake pedal

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fiexi (6.1.2 (a))

travel on brake pedal

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,543 miles

All front headlamps discoloured

Offside Rear Outer tail lamp lense cracked but not affecting operation

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,780 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,253 miles

Rear discs corrode4d

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,998 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,689 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,516 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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LT53 KVG is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LT53 KVG, 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 LT53 KVG registered?

LT53 KVG is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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