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A8 TNU

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TNU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,508 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 84,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,568 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,958 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,515 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,677 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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A8 TNU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A8 TNU, 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 A8 TNU registered?

A8 TNU is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is A8 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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