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OV54 OHD

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,015 mi
Last recorded155,015 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 OHD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 155,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 151,186 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,817 miles

all rear lights slightly discoloured

front suspension,all upper link bushes perished/worn

Fail 21 Jun 2019 142,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all rear lights slightly discoloured

front suspension,all upper link bushes perished/worn

Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,100 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 135,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight exhaust blow on both flexiable sections of exhaust(been replaced)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 125,218 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexible joints (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2017 125,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge [tyre worn on inner edge] (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge [ tyre worn on inner edge] (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

E M L light on

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine misfire?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexible joints (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,166 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,034 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,999 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,164 miles

Both front tyres tread low on shoulders.

Brake pad warning light on.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,099 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 OHD is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHD, 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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OV54 OHD is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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