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AF04 GYG

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

220,012 mi
Last recorded220,012 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GYG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 220,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 205,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 193,578 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 185,312 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 178,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 169,519 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 254,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 233,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,985 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,247 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

parking brake switch broken but working ok

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,647 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,801 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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AF04 GYG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF04 GYG, 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 AF04 GYG registered?

AF04 GYG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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