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VO03 VRT

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

189,169 mi
Last recorded189,169 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 189,169 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 185,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 183,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 181,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 179,416 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 174,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 171,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 165,794 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 165,794 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 160,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 155,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 146,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 136,278 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 136,278 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,504 miles

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)

n/side rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Jan 2012 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 100,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 92,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 83,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 83,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 72,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 61,274 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 61,274 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VO03 VRT is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VO03 VRT, 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 VO03 VRT registered?

VO03 VRT is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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