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OU03 CXA

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,764 mi
Last recorded161,764 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 161,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,764 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 159,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 158,366 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Pass 24 Dec 2021 156,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,198 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 14 Apr 2016 147,038 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 Apr 2015 144,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 133,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,762 miles

child seats o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 106,606 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 106,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 95,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,049 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 28 Apr 2006 54,076 miles

front tyres wearing on edges , front brake disc,s worn .

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 CXA is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OU03 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

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

Is OU03 CXA safe to buy?

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