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OV54 AOW

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,701 mi
Last recorded188,701 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 188,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 164,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 164,694 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front badly worn on inner and outer tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,332 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged due to tyre run flat.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 119,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged due to tyre run flat.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,389 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,697 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,061 miles

unable to fully inspect steering rack due to engine covers

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OV54 AOW is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV54 AOW, 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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OV54 AOW is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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