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OV03 FZX

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,017 mi
Last recorded188,017 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FZX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 188,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 185,905 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 168,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 154,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 152,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 144,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 141,123 miles

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

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 137,054 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled

brake warning light on

coolant leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 129,358 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 129,329 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 129,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 117,243 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 117,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,713 miles

Front wipers streaking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,258 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,078 miles

advise discs and pads all round

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 FZX is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

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

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