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OV53 MYH

2003 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MYH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,423 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to all shock absorber casings (5.3.2 (b))

rear driveshafts slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center exhaust bracket broke but still adequately supported

under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2017 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center exhaust bracket broke but still adequately supported

under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,922 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 88,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 73,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 71,439 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,439 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,716 miles

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

front brake discs

offside rear brake caliper

rear brake balance

Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,678 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs

hand brake warning light on

offside rear brake caliper

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,369 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 41,762 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,671 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 MYH is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYH, 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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OV53 MYH is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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