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FA03 YOY

2003 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YOY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 128,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 124,487 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 113,814 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front flexi sections have major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front flexi joints have major leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs has scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has just over 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2.0mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside washer jet become detached from bonnet, refitted (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,889 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 107,889 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently 1x latch working only (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 107,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,148 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 95,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,750 miles

All four tyres cracked along tread pattern.

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint cracked. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,477 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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FA03 YOY is a 2003 Audi A8 in Grey 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 FA03 YOY, 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 FA03 YOY registered?

FA03 YOY is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is FA03 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 YOY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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