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GL53 OCC

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,466 mi
Last recorded55,466 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OCC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 55,466 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 52,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,228 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,531 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 29,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre rubber perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rubber perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre rubber perished

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 22,350 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,249 miles

Air suspension warning light is on

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

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

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

Spare tyre is directional

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,306 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 18,306 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,250 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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GL53 OCC is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GL53 OCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 OCC registered?

GL53 OCC is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is GL53 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 OCC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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