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OU03 CVE

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 CVE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 110,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,214 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,122 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,786 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,169 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

UNABLE TO CHECK THE FLOOR AREA AND SILLS DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2008 54,169 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK THE FLOOR AREA AND SILLS DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,691 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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OU03 CVE is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU03 CVE, 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 OU03 CVE registered?

OU03 CVE is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is OU03 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 CVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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