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SJ53 EHF

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,521 mi
Last recorded96,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EHF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,521 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,943 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front door window cracked.

Vehicle ride height warning light illuminated.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front door window cracked.

Vehicle ride height warning light illuminated.

Pass 31 May 2011 85,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,177 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 44,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,067 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,702 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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SJ53 EHF is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SJ53 EHF, 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

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What year was SJ53 EHF registered?

SJ53 EHF is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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