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OE53 FBG

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,412 mi
Last recorded80,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FBG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,055 miles

N/Side front tyre wearing on both edges

N/Side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

O/Side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 27,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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OE53 FBG is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE53 FBG, 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 OE53 FBG registered?

OE53 FBG is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is OE53 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 FBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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