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OV54 AOY

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AOY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,210 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner wall

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 78,210 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner wall

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,900 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,927 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,896 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,514 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,514 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,992 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2010 43,124 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Jun 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,616 miles

advise nearside front outer tyre wall slightly damaged but not to cords

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 AOY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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