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AK54 URA

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 URA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,620 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 121,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,885 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 111,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left top mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt right top mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 100,235 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 100,232 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,409 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,409 miles

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

Oil leak

complete under body has trays fitted

x4 inner wheel arches have covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 91,745 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

pad warning light on

wipers worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,354 miles

f/n/s tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

f/o/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,608 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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AK54 URA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK54 URA, 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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AK54 URA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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