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OU03 CXH

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,921 mi
Last recorded107,921 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 CXH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 107,921 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Emissions unable to be completed both front flexible exhaust pipes holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 105,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bumper moulding inseure

headlamp washers n/working

Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,080 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bumper moulding inseure

air suspension warning light on

headlamp washers n/working

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,885 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre cut

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,224 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 94,222 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has splits around entire sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged metal brake pipe plastic coating rubbed through by caliper harness metal pipe undamaged so far (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror housing damaged and glass broken

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,765 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre badly perished inside wall

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,985 miles

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,947 miles

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

front suspension bushes slightly worn and perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall and wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,382 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,382 miles

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

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 CXH is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc 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 CXH, 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 CXH is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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