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GP53 OTH

2003 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OTH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,832 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,924 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,147 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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GP53 OTH is a 2003 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP53 OTH, 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 GP53 OTH registered?

GP53 OTH is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is GP53 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 OTH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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