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A8 XXW

2003 Audi A8

Green Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XXW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 128,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 125,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 29 Jan 2021 124,575 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 124,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 124,404 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,026 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,226 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 105,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,195 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 72,435 miles

Airbag light on

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Front brake disc`s coroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 63,848 miles

Front discs coroded on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,858 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,853 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,750 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 44,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,710 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,710 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,916 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 XXW is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A8 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

A8 XXW is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A8 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XXW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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