MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,930 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
child seats fitted in rear
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)
nearside front exhaust flexi joint slight blow
offside front top (rear) arm bush starting to split
offside front tyre cracked on tread
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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