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B11 CYU

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CYU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 152,168 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 151,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,827 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 70,635 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,169 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,409 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,406 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,321 miles

nearside front tyre cuts in outer side wall bead

nearside rear tyre cuts and cracks outer side wall

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,319 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front tyre cuts in outer side wall bead

nearside rear tyre cuts and cracks outer side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,770 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut and a nail

offside rear tyre 2 nails

rear bumper damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,396 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 CYU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B11 CYU, 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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What year was B11 CYU registered?

B11 CYU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is B11 CYU safe to buy?

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