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DD52 COT

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,101 mi
Last recorded161,101 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD52 COT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 161,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 153,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 143,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 138,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 126,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,810 miles

chips to window screen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,751 miles

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,254 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,240 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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DD52 COT is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DD52 COT, 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 DD52 COT registered?

DD52 COT is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is DD52 COT safe to buy?

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