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OU03 DSE

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,150 mi
Last recorded120,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,150 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

slight leak from offside outer c.v.gaiter (it is not insecure)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 119,798 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,069 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,024 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 DSE is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

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