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1606 JM

2003 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1606 JM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,183 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,594 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 41,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 34,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,932 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 123 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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1606 JM is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 1606 JM, 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 1606 JM registered?

1606 JM is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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