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RJZ 2393

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,697 mi
Last recorded165,697 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 2393
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 165,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 165,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 165,686 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 165,686 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 164,202 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 163,201 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 163,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 162,004 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 160,486 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 158,777 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 158,777 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 157,111 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 144,889 miles

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING ON INNER WALL.

ADVISE, both rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 116,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,569 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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RJZ 2393 is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJZ 2393, 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 RJZ 2393 registered?

RJZ 2393 is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for RJZ 2393 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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