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B11 BFR

2004 Audi A8

Maroon Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,217 mi
Last recorded216,217 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BFR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 216,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 206,784 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 206,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 195,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 186,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 186,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 168,201 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 168,201 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 145,249 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,235 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 87,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,357 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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B11 BFR is a 2004 Audi A8 in Maroon with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B11 BFR, 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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B11 BFR is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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