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OV04 AUY

2004 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AUY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 98,571 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 98,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/R18,100Y goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,079 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,078 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,261 miles

nearside front tyre worn slighty from inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,566 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,183 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 36,310 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,748 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,532 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall is swollen

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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OV04 AUY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV04 AUY, 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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OV04 AUY is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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