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GJ04 BYA

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,813 mi
Last recorded157,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 140,015 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 140,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 126,781 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 111,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 100,207 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 84,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 69,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,093 miles

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

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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GJ04 BYA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ04 BYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ04 BYA registered?

GJ04 BYA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ04 BYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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