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OV54 FXR

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FXR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 138,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 138,181 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 138,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

rear light lensdamaged

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,225 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 129,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 122,899 miles

Centre Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,585 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre pressure low.

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

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

battry insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2012 109,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battry insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front reg plate poorly secured

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 FXR is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

OV54 FXR is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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