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OV04 YFL

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,696 mi
Last recorded179,696 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 179,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 172,309 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 166,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 150,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 122,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 113,884 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 104,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 89,205 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,035 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 76,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 76,435 miles

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

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

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 19 May 2011 68,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,183 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on inner brake discs front

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,124 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 YFL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

OV04 YFL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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