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2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 RSS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,474 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 114,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,661 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 106,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,794 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,148 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,084 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,752 miles

All tyres aged slight cracking of rubber+ edges worn low, front discs pitting.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,370 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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V14 RSS is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V14 RSS, 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 V14 RSS registered?

V14 RSS is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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