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GJ54 HPU

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 HPU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 122,316 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 122,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,148 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 91,877 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO EXPOSING THE CORDS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 57,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,573 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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GJ54 HPU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ54 HPU, 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 GJ54 HPU registered?

GJ54 HPU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is GJ54 HPU safe to buy?

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