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OU03 FZN

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FZN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 119,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 119,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,534 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 116,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,487 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Sep 2020 109,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,833 miles

Front Brake disc's worn(lipped) but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on inner shoulder

Rear slight lip on brake disc's but not seriously weakend

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most facing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake disc's worn(lipped) but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Upper Control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Upper Control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on inner shoulder

Rear slight lip on brake disc's but not seriously weakend

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,615 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 61,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,548 miles

rear disc pads look lower looking through wheel housing,vent holes.brake performance very good.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,004 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 FZN is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

OU03 FZN is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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