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BX53 CVA

2003 Audi A8

White Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,292 mi
Last recorded174,292 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CVA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 174,292 miles

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

all tyres have surface cracks to outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2022 173,921 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 170,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 169,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 169,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 166,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 163,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 161,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,518 miles

n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyres have surface cracks in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 93,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,955 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,472 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 62,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,417 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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BX53 CVA is a 2003 Audi A8 in White with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX53 CVA, 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 BX53 CVA registered?

BX53 CVA is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BX53 CVA safe to buy?

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