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RG53 DXX

2003 Audi V8

Silver Petrol 3562cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DXX
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,562cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,764 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 112,764 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,147 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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,414 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,414 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,595 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre on markers/ and worn unevenly inner edge

near side wiper slight smear

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,481 miles

near side rear tyre on markers/ and worn unevenly inner edge

near side wiper slight smear

Fail 11 Dec 2008 68,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

near side front brake disc badly rusted

near side rear tyre close to markers

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,340 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 45,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 44,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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RG53 DXX is a 2003 Audi V8 in Silver with a 3,562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Audi V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG53 DXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Audi V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RG53 DXX is a 2003 Audi V8, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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