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OV04 SHJ

2004 Audi A8

Green Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,774 miles

part worn tyres fitted to nearside and offside front

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,769 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,772 miles

Green suspinsion warning light on

Rear tyres 3/4 mm

Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,771 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Green suspinsion warning light on

Rear tyres 3/4 mm

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,944 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,090 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,090 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,108 miles

front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,020 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 SHJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

OV04 SHJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is OV04 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 SHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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