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OU03 CYW

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

248,971 mi
Last recorded248,971 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 248,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 244,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 239,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 239,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 233,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 225,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 216,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 204,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 192,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 179,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 167,687 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 157,550 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,283 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 144,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 137,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 127,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,413 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 CYW is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

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

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