2003 Audi A8 3.9L Diesel · LT53 KUB
2003 Audi A8 (3.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 209,122 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT53 KUB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 209,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT53 KUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Audi A8 (LT53 KUB) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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