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OU03 CZB

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

210,603 mi
Last recorded210,603 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 210,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 202,974 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 195,628 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 191,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 184,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on sidewalls appears to have been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 174,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 174,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 165,228 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Jul 2016 157,052 miles

headlamp washers pipe loose

management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 147,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 137,181 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,547 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 CZB is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

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

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