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VK53 HGA

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HGA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,604 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 126,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,625 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 125,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 115,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

can't see brake fluid level

front brake discs and pads wear nearing limit

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffs

rear brake discs some wear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,258 miles

can't see brake fluid level

front brake discs and pads wear nearing limit

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffs

rear brake discs some wear

Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,157 miles

offside front and near side rear tyres have some general wear

Fail 10 Sep 2009 106,058 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

offside front and near side rear tyres have some general wear

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,268 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has some edge wear

Pass 7 Oct 2006 69,873 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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VK53 HGA 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 63.6%.

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 VK53 HGA, 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 VK53 HGA registered?

VK53 HGA is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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