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OV53 NDK

2003 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

186,291 mi
Last recorded186,291 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NDK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 186,291 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 173,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 165,755 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 165,755 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both rear (4.5.4 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,062 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 161,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 157,628 miles

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

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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 144,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp glasses becoming poor

sill covers, engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of verhicle

slight damage on front registration plate

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 97,303 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

spare tyre defective

underbody covers and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills and underbody

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,303 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

airbag light illuminated

engine undertray loose

pre heat light/ engine management light illuminated

underbody covers and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills and underbody

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,754 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light illuminated

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 73,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,312 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 51,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,716 miles

nearside & offside front tyres below 1.6 on inner & outer bands

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,525 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 NDK is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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