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OE53 FBX

2003 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,671 mi
Last recorded158,671 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 158,671 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,916 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes x 2 outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes x 2 outer (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate covered by tape not visible when tested (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 140,970 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,521 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 FBX is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FBX, 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.

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What year was OE53 FBX registered?

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

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