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OW03 EBM

2003 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,568 mi
Last recorded94,568 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 EBM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 94,568 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 94,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,045 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre outer edge wear

Possible diesel leak offside mid under vehicle.Covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 70,021 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight leak from washer bottle

Pass 11 Apr 2009 61,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,955 miles

N/Side Bonnet catch requires adjusting

Windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 29,210 miles

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

N/s/f tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges badly

Rear tyres 3mm

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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OW03 EBM is a 2003 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OW03 EBM, 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 OW03 EBM registered?

OW03 EBM is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is OW03 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 EBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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