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RK53 WVW

2003 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

212,488 mi
Last recorded212,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WVW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 212,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 198,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 186,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 179,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 166,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 153,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 72,512 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,458 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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RK53 WVW is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RK53 WVW, 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 RK53 WVW registered?

RK53 WVW is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 WVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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