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GF54 CPE

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,993 mi
Last recorded233,993 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 CPE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 233,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2015 233,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 225,825 miles

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 212,437 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 197,121 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

damage/cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2011 182,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 169,655 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 169,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 155,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 140,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 125,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 125,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GF54 CPE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF54 CPE, 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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GF54 CPE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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