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RA53 ZKB

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,025 mi
Last recorded174,025 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 174,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 168,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 165,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 162,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 158,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 152,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 146,647 miles

Front disks lipped

Rear disks lipped

Slight play in NSF steering arm

Fail 27 Jul 2011 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front disks lipped

Rear disks lipped

Slight play in NSF steering arm

Pass 22 Jul 2010 134,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 100,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,951 miles

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

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

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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RA53 ZKB is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA53 ZKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA53 ZKB registered?

RA53 ZKB is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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