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SN53 UWO

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,371 mi
Last recorded124,371 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 120,918 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,848 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,341 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 71,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,589 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2006 36,453 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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SN53 UWO is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN53 UWO, 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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What year was SN53 UWO registered?

SN53 UWO is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is SN53 UWO safe to buy?

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