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BJ53 ZLV

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,297 mi
Last recorded120,297 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 120,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,870 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,280 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,387 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 28,299 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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BJ53 ZLV is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ53 ZLV, 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 BJ53 ZLV registered?

BJ53 ZLV is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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