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H17 SDT

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,078 mi
Last recorded197,078 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 197,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot temporary secured

Pass 22 Nov 2017 190,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 190,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 175,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s/f tyre edges low

Fail 18 Nov 2016 175,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,516 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 146,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,436 miles

All four tyres run very close to wheel arches

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2014 129,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres run very close to wheel arches

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,870 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and damaged on sidewall.very low on pressure.

n/s/rear lamp assembly damaged.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,327 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,103 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 41,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H17 SDT is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H17 SDT, 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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H17 SDT is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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