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OV54 FXZ

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,615 mi
Last recorded143,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 143,112 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Inner tread wearing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,875 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 101,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,508 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to feather on inner edge

slight buckle in both front wheels

Fail 7 Aug 2012 87,508 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to feather on inner edge

slight buckle in both front wheels

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,037 miles

both front brake discs (inside wall) corroded and pitted

both front tyres wearing low

front and rear brake pad sets wearing low - near wear indicators

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,467 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 FXZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

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

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