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EU54 VZP

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,911 mi
Last recorded113,911 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VZP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted up. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blackened along the bottom of the glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted up. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blackened along the bottom of the glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,085 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,384 miles

Offside Front exhaust flexi section deterioated

Rear lights have moisture in them

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 93,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,176 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,386 miles

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres,tread worn/wearing at edges

Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,192 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres,tread worn/wearing at edges

drivers wiper blade slightly smearing

undertray insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,789 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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EU54 VZP is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EU54 VZP, 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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EU54 VZP is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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