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MA53 NLE

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,561 mi
Last recorded157,561 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NLE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 157,561 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 151,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 141,859 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 141,859 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 132,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 132,552 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 122,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,960 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 109,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,218 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front discs lipped

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,422 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,063 miles

n/s rear brake/side intermittant

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2013 63,686 miles

road wheels to be removed and brake lineings to be checked all round.

wheel tracking to be checked

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 552,244 miles

warning light on dash , seeking dealer advice on brake sensors.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,894 miles

front and rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

o/s/f o/s/r tyre has cuts in the side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MA53 NLE is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA53 NLE, 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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MA53 NLE is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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