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DY54 ZGZ

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ZGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 127,379 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Tie Rod End's ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 127,357 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Tie Rod End's ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,643 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,297 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 117,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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DY54 ZGZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY54 ZGZ, 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 DY54 ZGZ registered?

DY54 ZGZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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