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JAG 34V

2003 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,194 mi
Last recorded65,194 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 34V
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 65,194 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 64,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,294 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,582 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,127 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,671 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 41,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,171 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,317 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,311 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 32,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,392 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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JAG 34V is a 2003 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JAG 34V, 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 JAG 34V registered?

JAG 34V is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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