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2003 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · OU03 FYG

OU03 FYG

2003 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 85,910 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A8
Year / Origin
2003 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,910 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.2L
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
4172cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass record across its documented history. The most recent test conducted on 27 February 2025 at 85,910 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistency suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that prevents the mechanical or structural failures typically seen in older luxury salans during DVSA inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle from 2003, averaging approximately 3,735 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between April 2016 and February 2019, where the car covered only 121 miles over nearly three years. Since 2019, usage has increased more consistently, moving from 81,589 miles to the current 85,910 miles over the last six years. While low low mileage reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown during periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related failure despite the low odometer reading. The lack of recorded advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers is encouraging, but the age of the vehicle increases the risk of perished seals or seized components in the air suspension. Inspect the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion, particularly in hidden areas, as the MOT tests only check for significant-related rot. Given the long intervals between use, verifying the condition of the tyres and the absence of fluid leaks is essential to ensure the car has not suffered while standing.
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OU03 FYG Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
  • 85,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

OU03 FYG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A8 (OU03 FYG) between February 2023 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

OU03 FYG Mileage History

  1. 15/02/202385,673 mi
  2. 17/02/202485,798 mi+125 mi
  3. 27/02/202585,910 mi+112 mi

Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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