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FV54 UKC

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,000 mi
Last recorded218,000 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UKC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 218,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 209,404 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 202,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 197,322 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 189,364 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 173,608 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 173,608 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 166,123 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 148,370 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 148,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 134,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,158 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 109,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,696 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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FV54 UKC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FV54 UKC, 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 FV54 UKC registered?

FV54 UKC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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