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AP04 USZ

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,142 mi
Last recorded177,142 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 USZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 177,142 miles

both front shock absorbers centre shafts have welding to secure a mounting washer, no play detected

Fail 30 Aug 2022 177,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers centre shafts have welding to secure a mounting washer, no play detected

Pass 30 Sep 2021 172,476 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 162,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 159,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 153,426 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension link arm bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Upper link arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Oct 2017 146,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear exhaust clamps are broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper suspension link arm bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Upper link arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,832 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,345 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AP04 USZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP04 USZ, 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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AP04 USZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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