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KT53 TUU

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,066 mi
Last recorded135,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 TUU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 135,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,884 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 130,156 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 130,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 114,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 97,662 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 97,662 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,313 miles

all front top suspention arm inner bushes seperating

both front link bar bushes seperating

n/s headlight pattern poor

slight judder front brakes & discs corroded

slight judder rear brakes & discs surface corrosion

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,907 miles

front brake discs poor

front exhaust flex joints poor & blowing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,360 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Nearside and offside upper front and rear inner arm bushs are seperating

Nearside exhaust flexi poor condition

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

Stone chips to windshield

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,910 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KT53 TUU is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KT53 TUU, 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 KT53 TUU registered?

KT53 TUU is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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