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A8 VHV

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,029 mi
Last recorded187,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 187,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 187,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 175,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 175,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,543 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 152,260 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 152,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 143,887 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp some LeDs not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 133,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 125,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 116,416 miles

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

outer edge of o/s front tyre on limit 235/55/17

Pass 2 May 2012 107,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle ride height light on

Pass 9 May 2011 97,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 82,001 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,535 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 VHV is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A8 VHV, 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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A8 VHV is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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