MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake discs appear lipped
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
under section plastic covers
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
under section plastic covers
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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