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OE04 KNU

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 KNU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 141,962 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 137,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,779 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2016 113,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,994 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 93,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,824 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,862 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,889 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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OE04 KNU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE04 KNU, 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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OE04 KNU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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