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OU03 DJZ

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 DJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 137,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,683 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 136,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 135,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 133,305 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 130,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 112,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 112,860 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 105,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 97,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 88,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 88,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,172 miles

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

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

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 7 Mar 2007 50,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,775 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

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 DJZ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DJZ, 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 DJZ registered?

OU03 DJZ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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