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A11 BGX

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,952 mi
Last recorded118,952 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 118,952 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,573 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,744 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,970 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2019 100,780 miles

Front exhaust flexis corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,230 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)

front pipe flexi joints are worn but not leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,493 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,380 miles

Both nearside tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Front anti roll bar c link bushes perishing.

Offside rear inner light cluster cracked.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,814 miles

Small cut in nsf sidewall.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,756 miles

front anti roll bar c link bushes starting to perish.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,679 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,073 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,019 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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A11 BGX is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A11 BGX, 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 A11 BGX registered?

A11 BGX is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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