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DE54 TUP

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,948 mi
Last recorded229,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 TUP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 229,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 215,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lamp in poor condition

offside front wiper in poor condition

offside headlamp has poor beam pattan

Pass 29 Oct 2012 191,763 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 163,307 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 163,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 27 Nov 2009 140,078 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 139,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.255/40zr19

Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,893 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2008 105,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,814 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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DE54 TUP is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE54 TUP, 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 DE54 TUP registered?

DE54 TUP is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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