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WF53 HHR

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HHR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 107,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,634 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 77,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,163 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,525 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 60,524 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,250 miles

observation---only one horn working

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,388 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,749 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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WF53 HHR is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF53 HHR, 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 WF53 HHR registered?

WF53 HHR is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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