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HV53 OPY

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,574 mi
Last recorded142,574 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OPY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2012 142,574 miles

n/s/front tyre auter wall has cut

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,740 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 121,170 miles

Both Front top arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,757 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall slight damage

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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HV53 OPY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV53 OPY, 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 HV53 OPY registered?

HV53 OPY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is HV53 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 OPY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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