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DA53 BHD

2003 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BHD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 120,604 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,899 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 83,536 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,629 miles

windscreen is cracked outside the nearside swept area

Fail 10 Nov 2008 70,629 miles

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

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

windscreen is cracked outside the nearside swept area

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade fitting may be damaged

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,263 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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DA53 BHD is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA53 BHD, 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 DA53 BHD registered?

DA53 BHD is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DA53 BHD safe to buy?

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