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DY04 AYN

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,808 mi
Last recorded158,808 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 AYN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 158,808 miles

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)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 158,808 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 147,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 147,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,252 miles

Engine management mil light illuminated.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 119,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management mil light illuminated.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,379 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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DY04 AYN is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DY04 AYN, 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 DY04 AYN registered?

DY04 AYN is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DY04 AYN safe to buy?

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