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LJ04 YJS

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,050 mi
Last recorded175,050 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 YJS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 175,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 174,438 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 171,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 169,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 168,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 165,207 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 159,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,145 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 153,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,300 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 144,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 133,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 128,270 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,270 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 128,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight exhaust leak from both front flexi joints

Fail 29 May 2013 126,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer door mirror glasses in poor condition

small cuts to rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 59,627 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,119 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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LJ04 YJS is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ04 YJS, 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 LJ04 YJS registered?

LJ04 YJS is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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