MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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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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VN53 DSY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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