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OV04 YDR

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YDR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,159 miles

Offside Front Exhaust front flexible section poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,971 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,867 miles

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

Offside Rear perished & cracked throughout

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 73,621 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tread area

Fail 20 May 2015 73,571 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 28 May 2014 71,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,225 miles

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YDR is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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