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DU54 RYZ

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,533 mi
Last recorded121,533 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 RYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 118,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,602 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,768 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,759 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

washer system leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,050 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,280 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing edges and perishing

strong advise both lower rear arm rear bushes slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,104 miles

Both rear tyre worn edges slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,952 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,952 miles

Offside Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,249 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on outer edges.

Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm.

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

****STRONG ADVISORY**** Nearside front tyre heavily scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,932 miles

Ofside rear jacking point missing.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ofside rear jacking point missing.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,871 miles

Offside rear jacking block is missing.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 27,871 miles

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

Offside rear jacking block is missing.

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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DU54 RYZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DU54 RYZ, 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 DU54 RYZ registered?

DU54 RYZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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