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AV54 XUF

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,379 mi
Last recorded176,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XUF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 176,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers front tyre close to legal limits

Fail 14 Jan 2014 176,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers front tyre close to legal limits

Pass 3 Dec 2012 146,307 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 146,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 122,311 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 121,901 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,708 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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AV54 XUF is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AV54 XUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV54 XUF registered?

AV54 XUF is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is AV54 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 XUF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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