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OU54 VXP

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VXP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing low (close to wear indicator ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight lens slightly faded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing low (close to wear indicator ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight lens slightly faded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,503 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 102,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn excessively on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,554 miles

front top suspension arm inner bushs worn and splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 89,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,425 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,359 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,937 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,831 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and split

front discs worn

Fail 15 Nov 2010 60,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and split

front discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,505 miles

both rear tyrres getting close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,158 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,746 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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OU54 VXP is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OU54 VXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 VXP registered?

OU54 VXP is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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