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DS53 OSP

2003 Audi A8

Green Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OSP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 149,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 148,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2017 148,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2017 147,938 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2016 144,830 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs excessively corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Fail 29 Dec 2016 144,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs excessively corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,600 miles

oil leaks

oil level over filled

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper suspension rear arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front nearside upper arms rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 135,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper suspension rear arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front nearside upper arms rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

oil level over filled

Pass 5 Jul 2014 129,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 119,220 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs appear lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,486 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

under section plastic covers

Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,734 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

under section plastic covers

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,228 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 61,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,134 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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DS53 OSP is a 2003 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS53 OSP, 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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DS53 OSP is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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