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AV04 KSX

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 KSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 May 2022 75,810 miles

Exhaust flexis in poor condition

Nearside Front Wheel arch in poor condition

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe damaged

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 75,796 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexis in poor condition

Nearside Front Wheel arch in poor condition

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,841 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,223 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 51,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,355 miles

Both front tyres have low pressure stress lines on the inner sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have low pressure stress lines on the inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hanbrake operating switch has slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,672 miles

door sill covers fitted

under shields fitted too under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,908 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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AV04 KSX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV04 KSX, 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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AV04 KSX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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