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DV54 ZXO

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,397 mi
Last recorded160,397 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 ZXO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, undertrays loose and insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2016 160,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp insecure both are loose, mounting brackets snapped off (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40r19 (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement other 3 arms (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, undertrays loose and insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2015 153,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 153,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 134,621 miles

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2012 128,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 128,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 119,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,027 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DV54 ZXO is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV54 ZXO, 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 DV54 ZXO registered?

DV54 ZXO is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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