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SJ53 EUV

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EUV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,034 miles

Front Outer bumper damaged

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 134,034 miles

Front Outer bumper damaged

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,938 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,019 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,019 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,802 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,226 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 88,147 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,615 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 EUV is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

SJ53 EUV is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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