CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY52 UDW

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,149 mi
Last recorded152,149 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 UDW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 152,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,100 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 152,100 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,815 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 151,785 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 150,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 149,280 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 148,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,929 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 140,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 136,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 129,919 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 129,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 116,105 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 116,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 102,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,425 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY52 UDW is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY52 UDW, 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

How do I check the history of RY52 UDW?

You can check the full history of RY52 UDW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY52 UDW registered?

RY52 UDW is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is RY52 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 UDW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY52 UDW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY52 UDW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.