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HK53 UOG

2003 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

203,367 mi
Last recorded203,367 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UOG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 203,367 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 203,367 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 191,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 177,238 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight water ingress in front lights

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 177,238 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight water ingress in front lights

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 165,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 22 Mar 2018 159,351 miles

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERSIDE HAVE COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR

FRONT SUSPENSION N/S AND O/S TOP REAR MOST ARMS INNER BUSHES WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

FRONT SUSPENSION O/S LOWER REAR ARM INNER BUSH WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

REAR DISCS SHOWING WEAR

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED (CRACKED) AT N/S

Fail 22 Mar 2018 159,351 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERSIDE HAVE COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR

FRONT SUSPENSION N/S AND O/S TOP REAR MOST ARMS INNER BUSHES WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

FRONT SUSPENSION O/S LOWER REAR ARM INNER BUSH WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

REAR DISCS SHOWING WEAR

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED (CRACKED) AT N/S

Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,873 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 110,329 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod 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 Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 77,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod 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 Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,762 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,594 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,138 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,164 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,594 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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HK53 UOG is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HK53 UOG, 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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HK53 UOG is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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