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OU03 CVY

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,732 mi
Last recorded124,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,039 miles

Different size tyre fitted front to rear

Exhaust flexi joint is in poor condition

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both badly age cracked and very thin (2.5.C.1a)

both rear light lenses are cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

large cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

vehicle sits lower and the rear than the front

Fail 2 Sep 2016 117,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Different size tyre fitted front to rear

Exhaust flexi joint is in poor condition

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both badly age cracked and very thin (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear light lenses are cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

large cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

vehicle sits lower and the rear than the front

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,834 miles

Nearside rear suspension ride height is low

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Windscreen washers are poor

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear suspension ride height is low

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Windscreen washers are poor

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 106,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s front body damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2014 95,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

front inner brake pads just legal

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,720 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 68,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

belly pan fitted

both front and rear discs worn

both front and rear pads appear low

nearside rear tyre nearing tread bars

Pass 31 Dec 2010 60,252 miles

slight wear on front discs,front pads appear low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,226 miles

tested when wet

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,086 miles

both front top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and perishing

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge and starting to perish

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,117 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine covers fitted

near side front tyre side wall damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,049 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 38,049 miles

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

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 CVY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CVY, 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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OU03 CVY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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