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GDZ 8006

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,157 mi
Last recorded101,157 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 8006
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,698 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged but can still be easily read

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,752 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front to middle sections (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,407 miles

4 x tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,317 miles

rear inner brake pads feel low

slight perishing on 2 x rear tyre treads

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall not reaching ply or cord

Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall not reaching ply or cord

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,987 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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GDZ 8006 is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GDZ 8006, 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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GDZ 8006 is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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