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DR53 LEF

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 LEF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,401 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 93,427 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

nearside panel scuffs

Pass 4 May 2016 88,282 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 88,177 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 2 May 2015 86,891 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside side repeater lense missing but still showing orange light.

Pass 19 May 2014 82,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,305 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,560 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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DR53 LEF is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DR53 LEF, 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 DR53 LEF registered?

DR53 LEF is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is DR53 LEF safe to buy?

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