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BO51 HPO

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,250 mi
Last recorded159,250 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HPO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 159,250 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 155,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,509 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 154,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,180 miles

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

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

Nearside exhausht flexi joint

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 153,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 153,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 151,047 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 151,047 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inner lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 149,262 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 149,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,164 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 143,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 140,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 136,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,967 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,657 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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BO51 HPO is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BO51 HPO, 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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BO51 HPO is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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