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KU54 UFM

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,671 mi
Last recorded184,671 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UFM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 184,671 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF rear lower arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OBD is in Inoperative

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR&NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 181,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A", 12mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 176,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR&NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 176,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED lamp unit 1/3 of the light sources inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip top of zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 173,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot door LED lamp unit 1/3 of the light sources inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 173,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot door LED lamp unit 1/3 of the light sources inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,533 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at top of zone "A" . (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 152,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower-rear arm bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF outer!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF upper-front arm!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF upper-rear arm!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower-rear arm bush!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF upper-front arm bush!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF&OSF !! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at top of zone "A" . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 134,066 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 134,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,647 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 115,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,898 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration plus emissions not tested (7.4.A2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2015 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 94,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,806 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,806 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,675 miles

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

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 UFM is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KU54 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

KU54 UFM is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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