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OV54 FXD

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,866 mi
Last recorded203,866 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FXD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 203,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush worn. [ nearest bulkhead ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering slightly heavy.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 201,539 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 201,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 199,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 199,851 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 196,251 miles

Front headlight aims near low limit

Front windscreen scratched at n/s

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroding/rusty

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most lower arm/link, inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp wash not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at n/s inner wing/baulk head. and at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear anti roll bar is quite rusty / corroding

front and rear undertrays fitted hiding some components

Pass 20 May 2019 174,193 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))

both front headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Fail 17 May 2019 174,188 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both front headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Pass 28 May 2018 157,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 134,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 113,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,151 miles

all tyres perishing between the tread

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,035 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 FXD is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

OV54 FXD is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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