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OV53 HZY

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,365 mi
Last recorded130,365 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HZY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front brake pads wearing low both sides

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 118,400 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 118,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 118,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 110,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,343 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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OV53 HZY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV53 HZY, 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 OV53 HZY registered?

OV53 HZY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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