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OU03 FZR

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 135,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ALL four wheels stud missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Arm inner bush worn

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 135,472 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,690 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 105,262 miles

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

boot has water in spare wheel well.

front number plate damaged but can still be read correctly.

front discs in poor condition.

nail/screw in off side front tyre tread.

nail/screw in off side rear tyre tread.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,489 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,880 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 FZR is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

OU03 FZR is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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