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FV03 EEB

2003 Audi A8

White Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

330,520 mi
Last recorded330,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EEB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 330,520 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 320,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 306,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 289,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 176,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 264,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 264,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 265,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 131,830 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 131,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 118,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 98,742 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 98,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 96,952 miles

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

o/s/f small cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2008 96,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f small cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,419 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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FV03 EEB is a 2003 Audi A8 in White with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV03 EEB, 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 FV03 EEB registered?

FV03 EEB is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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