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OE53 FDO

2003 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,688 mi
Last recorded106,688 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,688 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,401 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 101,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,289 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,253 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,944 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 FDO 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 80%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

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

Is OE53 FDO safe to buy?

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