2003 Audi A8 3.9L Diesel · RY53 BFL
2003 Audi A8 (3.9L, diesel). First registered 23/12/2003. Recorded mileage 226,997 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3936cc
RY53 BFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 226,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RY53 BFL Mileage History
- 11/07/2022204,567 mi
- 14/07/2023211,354 mi+6,787 mi
- 02/08/2024219,319 mi+7,965 mi
- 05/08/2025226,997 mi+7,678 mi
- 05/08/2025226,997 mi
Average of roughly 7,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 BFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A8 (RY53 BFL) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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