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GM53 AJU

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 AJU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,435 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 66,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stickers in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,688 miles

Stickers in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Sticker in the swept area but not adversely affecting driver's view

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,771 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,938 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,938 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,146 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,653 miles

both rear tyres are worn very close to limit

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,372 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,259 miles

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

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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GM53 AJU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GM53 AJU, 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 GM53 AJU registered?

GM53 AJU is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is GM53 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM53 AJU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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