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WP53 NCN

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

203,041 mi
Last recorded203,041 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 NCN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 203,041 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 194,724 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 186,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 180,167 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Head lamp cleaning system inoperative

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 180,166 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Head lamp cleaning system inoperative

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 178,679 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads ok.

Headlamp lenses tarnished, beam pattern just ok.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 174,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,025 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 168,803 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 163,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 159,328 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 150,219 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 150,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 120,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 81,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 69,891 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 57,391 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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WP53 NCN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP53 NCN, 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 WP53 NCN registered?

WP53 NCN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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