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SE03 CAA

2003 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 CAA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,630 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,948 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,044 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,042 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,840 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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SE03 CAA is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black 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 SE03 CAA, 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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SE03 CAA is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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