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OY53 DGU

2003 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,280 mi
Last recorded130,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 130,280 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,971 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt not secured properly (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 119,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2012 93,633 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,369 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,322 miles

offside front and nearside front brake disc faces lipped and corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,516 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE..

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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OY53 DGU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY53 DGU, 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 OY53 DGU registered?

OY53 DGU is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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