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OE53 FBO

2003 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FBO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 113,750 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,304 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,185 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre and offside inner edge worn

Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,618 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front levelling device sensing rod broke

Nearside Front tyre and offside inner edge worn

Pass 25 May 2016 80,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 72,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,360 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,879 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,208 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 FBO is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

OE53 FBO is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is OE53 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 FBO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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