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OV04 YDL

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

254,475 mi
Last recorded254,475 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YDL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 254,475 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back shield deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside

Offside Rear tyre worn inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 254,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back shield deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside

Offside Rear tyre worn inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 250,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 245,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 244,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on fail limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 241,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air suspension light on

Fail 5 Nov 2019 241,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air suspension light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 232,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 225,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint close to fail (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Sep 2016 211,399 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps foggy (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 211,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split gaiter adrift/split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system excessively rough pump noisy....lack of fluid ? (2.2.D.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps foggy (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 199,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 186,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 186,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 172,553 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

suspension worning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2012 157,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 157,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 136,707 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 136,707 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,564 miles

unable to check front brake pads due to type of caliper fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2010 119,564 miles

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

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of caliper fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 104,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,118 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,358 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 YDL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel 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 OV04 YDL, 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 YDL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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