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OE53 FEF

2003 Audi A8

Gold Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FEF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,776 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Lower Bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Water Ingress Inside Nearside Boot Light Cluster

Fail 31 Jul 2017 80,776 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Lower Bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Water Ingress Inside Nearside Boot Light Cluster

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,261 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

bottom cover loose

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,584 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,299 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 FEF is a 2003 Audi A8 in Gold with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

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

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