2003 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · FA03 YOY
2003 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 128,216 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA03 YOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 128,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA03 YOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A8 (FA03 YOY) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
FA03 YOY Mileage History
- 28/09/2022107,889 mi
- 04/04/2024113,814 mi+5,925 mi
- 22/04/2024113,841 mi+27 mi
- 15/04/2025124,487 mi+10,646 mi
- 24/04/2026128,216 mi+3,729 mi
Average of roughly 5,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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