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OV54 APU

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 APU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 140,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,028 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 122,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 105,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,604 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,717 miles

CUT ON NSF TYRE SIDE WALL

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

CUT ON NSF TYRE SIDE WALL

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 75,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 70,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,453 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 59,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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)

brake overhaul

Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brake overhaul

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,660 miles

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 APU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 APU, 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 OV54 APU registered?

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

Is OV54 APU safe to buy?

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