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OV54 ARX

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,958 mi
Last recorded117,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 ARX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 117,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,755 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 110,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2023 105,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 95,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 84,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,401 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,424 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front brake pads worn close to wear sensors

o/s & n/s/f tyres low on tread on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,311 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,088 miles

both front tyres eorn smooth on inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,273 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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OV54 ARX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OV54 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV54 ARX registered?

OV54 ARX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is OV54 ARX safe to buy?

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