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DF04 VKB

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,228 mi
Last recorded161,228 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 161,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 160,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 156,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 150,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 140,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,178 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 138,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,269 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUT INNER AND OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 136,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,425 miles

Airbag fault light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management fault light illuminated

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

Nearside front headlamp poor light output.!

Offside front main beam bulb insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2012 131,424 miles

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

Airbag fault light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management fault light illuminated

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

Nearside front headlamp poor light output.!

Offside front main beam bulb insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,103 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 122,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,666 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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DF04 VKB is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF04 VKB, 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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DF04 VKB is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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