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OE04 VJX

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,776 mi
Last recorded178,776 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VJX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 178,776 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 178,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 missing bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 missing wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 291,339 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 286,723 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged All Three But Still Operational. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 286,723 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged All Three But Still Operational. (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 175,683 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged All Three But Still Operational. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 175,683 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged All Three But Still Operational. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 175,280 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing broken but still functions

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing broken but still functions

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 173,762 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 163,986 miles

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

Rear seat belt buckle casing broken

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 163,986 miles

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

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

Rear seat belt buckle casing broken

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 141,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 124,583 miles

all 4 tyres bold and edges low- engine turned off air suspension drops down

Pass 10 May 2014 113,590 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 107,462 miles

n/s/r tyre side treads cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 100,783 miles

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

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

engine timing chain noise on start up

Pass 27 May 2011 92,376 miles

offside front tyre some damage to outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,119 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,390 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 VJX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OE04 VJX, 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 OE04 VJX registered?

OE04 VJX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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