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OV04 AVT

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AVT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 152,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 146,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 146,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 137,866 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Mar 2015 137,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,944 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight wear and pads

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,549 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,549 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,279 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 AVT is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OV04 AVT, 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 OV04 AVT registered?

OV04 AVT is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is OV04 AVT safe to buy?

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