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OV54 FWA

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,725 mi
Last recorded144,725 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FWA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 144,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear arm of two inner bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear arm of two inner bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,989 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lock (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 134,980 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lock (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 131,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,853 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lock (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 128,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lock (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,399 miles

Rear exhaust clamps rusted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,045 miles

front tyres very near wear bars

headlights tarnished and images very poor

o/s exhaust flexi slight blow

Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,043 miles

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

front tyres very near wear bars

headlights tarnished and images very poor

o/s exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,276 miles

BOTH REAR TYES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,953 miles

only just passed parking brake efficiency test 29%

Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,051 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,174 miles

slight blow from exhaust o/s bank

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,966 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,859 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,557 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,060 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 FWA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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