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MC53 EWN

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,091 mi
Last recorded165,091 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 165,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 155,297 miles

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,728 miles

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,683 miles

front exhaust slightly worn at flexi pipe, o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn, o/s/f front suspension arm inner bush worn, o/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes worn. rear discs worn pitted or scored

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,990 miles

damage to handbrake operating switch

engine/gearbox - o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

o/s/r sill jacking pad missing

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link - top mount

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,578 miles

engine and gearbox undertrays fitted - full body undertrays fitted

slight damage to electric parking brake switch

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,696 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,094 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 42,488 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front bumper trim loose

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,209 miles

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

engine and gearbox tray fitted

slight damage n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,901 miles

brake pads (all round) getting low

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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MC53 EWN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MC53 EWN, 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 MC53 EWN registered?

MC53 EWN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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