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OY53 MHM

2003 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MHM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,802 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 105,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,455 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Oct 2014 88,450 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,242 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,019 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,014 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,148 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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OY53 MHM is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol 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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

OY53 MHM is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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