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E6 BWN

2003 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

188,158 mi
Last recorded188,158 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 BWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 188,158 miles

Both exhaust clamps on the center section are cracking

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

the offside front tyre looks like it has a nail/thorne in it

Fail 19 Aug 2024 188,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both exhaust clamps on the center section are cracking

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

the offside front tyre looks like it has a nail/thorne in it

Pass 28 Jul 2023 178,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/15/18W-XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 175,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18W-XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 167,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust clamps(Both)Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 167,457 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Engine MissFire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Both Exhaust clamps Cracked

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 159,397 miles

Nearside Front headlight glass slightly hazzy

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of them, bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine slightly noisy

Fail 24 Aug 2020 159,397 miles

Nearside Front headlight glass slightly hazzy

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of them, bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine slightly noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2019 150,153 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,141 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 45x18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,176 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 112,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,615 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,990 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,981 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,557 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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E6 BWN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E6 BWN, 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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E6 BWN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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