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LV53 DDX

2003 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,136 mi
Last recorded178,136 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DDX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 178,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 178,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 169,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 165,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 162,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 162,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 157,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 154,967 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 144,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 134,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,155 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,451 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,451 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,937 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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LV53 DDX is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV53 DDX, 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 LV53 DDX registered?

LV53 DDX is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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