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LV04 UGS

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,825 mi
Last recorded183,825 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UGS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 183,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 179,264 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 179,245 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working n.s.r outer and tailgate rear side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 179,133 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlamps are frosted causing reduced light emitting and no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps not showing a pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working n.s.f side light not working correctly on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn excessively on inner and outer edges causing them to separate and cords exposed around the circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn excessively on inner edges causing them to separate and cords exposed around the circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 169,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 159,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 147,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak Coolant bottle ()

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 139,771 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 139,771 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 131,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 131,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant level below the minimum.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 104,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 83,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 71,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,070 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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LV04 UGS is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV04 UGS, 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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LV04 UGS is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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