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KO53 FMA

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FMA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 166,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 166,849 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 162,158 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 162,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 155,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 151,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,053 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,978 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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KO53 FMA is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KO53 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO53 FMA registered?

KO53 FMA is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is KO53 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 FMA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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