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OE53 FBY

2003 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,609 mi
Last recorded102,609 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 102,609 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 102,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,786 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 90,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,235 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,703 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,775 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,341 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

rear discs slightly worn

slight impact damage to o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2010 59,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,161 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING AND LOW IN PLACES.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,531 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 FBY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Beige 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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for OE53 FBY 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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