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DRR 479B

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 479B
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 111,825 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 111,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LAMBDA READING NOT DETECTED (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 111,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,568 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 111,568 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 109,895 miles

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

Front Registration plate has slight damage

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn roughly 75% (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's are slightly lipped on inner faces

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear inner bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,569 miles

nearside front tyre tapering on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,569 miles

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

nearside front tyre tapering on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,493 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,241 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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DRR 479B is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DRR 479B, 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 DRR 479B registered?

DRR 479B is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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