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N3 XXL

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

181,156 mi
Last recorded181,156 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 XXL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 181,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 173,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 165,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 156,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 149,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 145,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 138,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 132,348 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 121,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + worn thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

tyre valve stems starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2016 115,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 109,480 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 104,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 96,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 91,542 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 91,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 89,364 miles

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 16 Jun 2010 81,809 miles

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

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

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)

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

front disc's wearing on inner faces

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,477 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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N3 XXL is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 N3 XXL, 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 N3 XXL registered?

N3 XXL is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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