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OV54 CXE

2004 Audi A8

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,321 mi
Last recorded180,321 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CXE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 180,321 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 177,420 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack internal bushings worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 171,903 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

small breather pipe split at o/s rocker cover

Pass 29 Mar 2023 166,257 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 166,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 159,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 155,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 151,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,478 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 145,474 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,304 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,298 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light indicating fault.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,446 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,783 miles

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

emissions only just met required limits

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,941 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)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 108,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,389 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 CXE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

OV54 CXE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is OV54 CXE safe to buy?

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