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OU03 RZY

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,844 mi
Last recorded154,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 154,844 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 154,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 150,130 miles

under tray

Pass 10 Jun 2017 146,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 146,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,475 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 117,408 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 8 Jul 2015 117,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 99,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 90,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer brake pad on limit for mot (recommend replacing brake pads asap)

o/s/r tyre at 2.5mm centre tread & lower on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,221 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f c link / anti roll links rubber bushs worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges slightly

n/s/r outer brake pad looks low

o/s/r tyre just above 2.0mm centre tread and wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2010 71,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,235 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 51,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 43,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,096 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 RZY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc 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 RZY, 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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OU03 RZY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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