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VN53 DSY

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,082 mi
Last recorded161,082 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DSY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 161,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,082 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor area (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,789 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 135,878 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,674 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 130,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished between tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Apr 2014 126,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 126,443 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 116,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 108,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,865 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre tread bald on outer edge (very close to showing cords)

Offside front tyre tread bald on outer edge (very close to showing cords)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre tread bald on outer edge (very close to showing cords)

Offside front tyre tread bald on outer edge (very close to showing cords)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 70,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 65,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,854 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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VN53 DSY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN53 DSY, 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 VN53 DSY registered?

VN53 DSY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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