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OV04 YDM

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,224 mi
Last recorded184,224 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 184,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 179,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 179,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 170,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 162,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 154,089 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 144,041 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,041 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 131,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 125,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,034 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,607 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,851 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,308 miles

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

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

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 YDM is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

OV04 YDM is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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