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BD54 ORL

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,008 mi
Last recorded139,008 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ORL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 139,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,786 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 190,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,201 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,971 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face,and slight brake judder from front brakes.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,527 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm of tread and fronts worn on inner edges strong advisory

rear brake pads [inners] wearing low

rear number plate fading slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,899 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 38,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BD54 ORL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 97,668 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 BD54 ORL, 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 22 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD54 ORL registered?

BD54 ORL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is BD54 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 ORL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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