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A8 OKU

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OKU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 134,918 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 134,917 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,033 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,033 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 133,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 133,047 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,350 miles

all four front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

offside flexi/cat section of exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2016 105,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

offside flexi/cat section of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 96,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front wipers slightly smear across screen

headlamp leveling warning light on

o/s exhaust flexi joint blowing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,174 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r disc inner swept area corrodeing and reduced advise early replacement

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,124 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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A8 OKU 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 A8 OKU, 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 A8 OKU registered?

A8 OKU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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