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OV03 FZP

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,407 mi
Last recorded91,407 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FZP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,407 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,008 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,549 miles

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

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,548 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,547 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,917 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,289 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 22 Apr 2010 48,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,686 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,938 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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OV03 FZP 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 89.5%.

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 OV03 FZP, 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 OV03 FZP registered?

OV03 FZP is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 FZP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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