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OE53 FBJ

2003 Audi A8

Maroon Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,631 mi
Last recorded116,631 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 114,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,806 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,948 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 109,948 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,756 miles

ALL front upper suspension arms bushes worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,015 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,416 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre has a small deep cut in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,416 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a small deep cut in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,715 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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OE53 FBJ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Maroon with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OE53 FBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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