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FG53 NZN

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 118,014 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 159,982 miles

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

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

air suspension light on

nearside front upper suspension arms bushes deterioated x2

offside front inner cv boot deterioated

offside front upper suspension arms bushes deterioated x2

traction control light on

Fail 1 Apr 2014 159,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

air suspension light on

nearside front upper suspension arms bushes deterioated x2

offside front inner cv boot deterioated

offside front upper suspension arms bushes deterioated x2

traction control light on

Pass 30 Mar 2013 147,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 146,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 123,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,746 miles

brake pad warning light on but all pads checked and appear new

Pass 7 Mar 2009 99,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,028 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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FG53 NZN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG53 NZN, 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 FG53 NZN registered?

FG53 NZN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is FG53 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 NZN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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