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AX04 VRD

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

312,465 mi
Last recorded312,465 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 312,465 miles

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

Headlight washers inoperative

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 312,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlight washers inoperative

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 311,718 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 311,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 274,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 221,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 196,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 175,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 171,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 160,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 160,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 151,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 135,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 134,734 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 134,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,542 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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AX04 VRD is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX04 VRD, 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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AX04 VRD is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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