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OV53 NDZ

2003 Audi A8

Red Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,627 mi
Last recorded169,627 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 169,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 169,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 154,897 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 154,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,787 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 139,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,877 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,434 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,886 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 65,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,442 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2008 48,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,252 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 NDZ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

OV53 NDZ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is OV53 NDZ safe to buy?

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