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OV54 FXK

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,523 mi
Last recorded181,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 181,523 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 177,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 173,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 169,120 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 164,390 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Internal rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 144,249 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 144,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 143,520 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 135,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 125,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

slight surface cracking to inner sidewalls of nearside rear offside rear offside front tyres

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2015 113,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,745 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,775 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,657 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 63,356 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre, small damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,720 miles

1) N/S and O/S Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating.

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 FXK is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

OV54 FXK is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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