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OU03 CVS

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

261,105 mi
Last recorded261,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 CVS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 261,105 miles

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

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 261,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 251,962 miles

Overall condition of underbody lightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 244,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 234,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 234,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 226,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 220,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 220,816 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light indicates a worn brake pad

Pass 28 Jan 2020 216,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated un clipped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake warning wear indicator indicating a fault

Fail 27 Jan 2020 216,337 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated un clipped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake warning wear indicator indicating a fault

Pass 18 Feb 2019 207,930 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamps lighting slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 195,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 184,633 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 184,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 175,255 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 175,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 164,812 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 151,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 151,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,918 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,082 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,277 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,061 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 CVS is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU03 CVS, 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 OU03 CVS registered?

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

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