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OV54 FWE

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FWE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 88,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,791 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section corroding and small hole present (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect leak is from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres just starting to wear on inner and outer edges -also slightly cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect leak is from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres just starting to wear on inner and outer edges -also slightly cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,066 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,886 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 FWE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

OV54 FWE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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