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DF54 CZZ

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,454 mi
Last recorded140,454 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 CZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 140,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 May 2022 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 May 2022 129,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Feb 2022 129,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,751 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 118,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,673 miles

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

eml on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,231 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 91,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

N/S/F tyre scrubbed.

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,527 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,202 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 59,296 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,717 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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DF54 CZZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DF54 CZZ, 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 DF54 CZZ registered?

DF54 CZZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is DF54 CZZ safe to buy?

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