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RN53 HVJ

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 102,816 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 99,758 miles

NSR caliper slightly damp

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 May 2019 99,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR caliper slightly damp

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 23 May 2017 88,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,586 miles

nearside front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

offside front top (rear) arm bush starting to split

offside front tyre cracked on tread

Fail 25 May 2016 83,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front top (rear) arm bush starting to split

Pass 19 May 2015 79,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 79,334 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre old 2003 y o m & worn too 4mm

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 76,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 72,424 miles

front anti-roll bar links starting to unbond

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and cracked on tread

rear brake discs corroded, advice brake inner pad check

Pass 21 May 2012 69,418 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 64,346 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 59,628 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 59,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,997 miles

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)

Windscreen lightly chipped

n/s/f tyre has shallow cuts in side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,641 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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RN53 HVJ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RN53 HVJ, 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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RN53 HVJ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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