OEM Battery life expectancy

[pHiLix]

Hi guys. Anyone know the typical life expectancy of the OEM battery on our cars? How long did your OEM battery last? Or is it still going strong?

My MPS3 is reaching 4 years old. Just a bit paranoid it might go soon!

[rogwick]

I've been told;

OEM battery 4-5 years
After market battery 3-4 years

But it depends on how often you drive, distance travelled etc. Short frequent drives may reduce the life expectancy.

[KRNAGE]

my OEM battery died last year (bad cell) cant remember what day/month but it was last quarter.

Bought a Supercharge MF75D23L as the replacement from Autobarnz

edit:
O6 MPS3 battery to 2010 Q4

[tricache]

My battery in my 2005 Neo in just starting to have cranking issues...then again my stereo does suck a lot of juice but its done pretty well!

[shakespeare]

OEM MPS 6 battery lasted 3.5 years

Moved to the electronics forum

[240MPS]

My 1st one died 6 months from new went overseas for 3 weeks and come home to a flat battery,it needed replacing under warranty and the car is 2 1/2 years old now this month.

[Grajy]

OEM battery 4-5 years
After market battery 3-4 years

You are correct sir

[KLEEMO]

I Still have the Factory Battery in my car.................However considering replacing it to smaller/ lighter weight Battery

[foxy]

The OEM batteries have a reputation for "sudden death" between 3 to 5 years. I would replace it at the 4 year mark and get a better cranker. I think the OEM is a bit "limp wristed". I could get a better quality battery for £56 in the UK - so not expensive.

[pHiLix]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Looks like I should start replacing my battery soon. I don't have roadside assist either

Anyone have suggestions of what battery to replace with? I usually use Exide with previous cars.