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OU03 FZV

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,924 mi
Last recorded172,924 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 172,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,419 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 160,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,208 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 154,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,070 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp demage

Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,077 miles

Both front side windows appear excessively tinted.

Both parking brake actuators appear noisey.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 front foglight glass cracked.

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 133,075 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both front side windows appear excessively tinted.

Both parking brake actuators appear noisey.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 front foglight glass cracked.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,340 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,399 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,104 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 FZV is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

Is OU03 FZV safe to buy?

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