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OV53 NDD

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,433 mi
Last recorded105,433 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,433 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 105,203 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ALL 4 OF THEM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,182 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ALL 4 OF THEM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,167 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlamps hazy

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 front top suspension arm bushes perished

headlamp lenses hazy

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 front top suspension arm bushes perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp lenses hazy

rear tyres perished

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,044 miles

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

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

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

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished almost to cords

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 81,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,116 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat permitting full inspection of seatbelt

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,520 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 63,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front 'c' link bushes perishing

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,556 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 NDD is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NDD, 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 NDD is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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