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KU54 ELJ

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,329 mi
Last recorded136,329 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 ELJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 136,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,577 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,382 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2016 93,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (255/40 19

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

nearside front tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside front tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

nearside front tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside front tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2012 63,733 miles

Both front brake discs are scored on the inner edges and also lipped

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,166 miles

Play in o/s/f & n/s/f rear lower arm bushes

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,596 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres edges worn close to cords.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 30,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,139 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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KU54 ELJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KU54 ELJ, 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 KU54 ELJ registered?

KU54 ELJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is KU54 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU54 ELJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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