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OV04 AVE

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

226,302 mi
Last recorded226,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 226,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 216,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 204,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 202,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 199,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 196,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 193,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre bold inner edge, worn low outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 193,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre bold inner edge, worn low outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 188,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2015 181,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 172,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 163,459 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 162,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 153,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 80,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,962 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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OV04 AVE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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