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OV54 CXZ

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 118,764 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,983 miles

all tyres worn on edges

service light on

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to full length undertrays

washers poor

Fail 23 Nov 2019 97,983 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

service light on

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to full length undertrays

washers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,994 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear and nearside front seats

nearside rear tyre underinflated

oil filter corroded - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on edges

various body/bumper damage

washers and wipers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,973 miles

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

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

child seat fitted to nearside rear and nearside front seats

nearside rear tyre underinflated

oil filter corroded - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on edges

various body/bumper damage

washers and wipers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,326 miles

engine checklight on

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

washers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,324 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine checklight on

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm and is worn on edges. - advise replacement

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

washers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,786 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres at 2.5mm - replace soon

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

washers poor

Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres at 2.5mm - replace soon

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

washers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,895 miles

oil seepage

various bumper damage

washers poor

Fail 27 Oct 2015 88,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil seepage

various bumper damage

washers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight exhaust leaks from front flexi pipes

Fail 1 Nov 2014 84,287 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight exhaust leaks from front flexi pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,511 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 43,511 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,810 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,530 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 CXZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

OV54 CXZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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