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A8 RXG

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 89,315 miles

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,988 miles

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,592 miles

engine cover fitted

engine lamp staying on

slight corrosion on all brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,562 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/f tyre is cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 30 Dec 2011 84,875 miles

o\s\f tyre perished

Fail 28 Dec 2011 84,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o\s\f tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2011 84,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre on 3mm and starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 64,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 78,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,333 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 RXG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

A8 RXG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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