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GK54 XDJ

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,537 mi
Last recorded171,537 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 XDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 171,537 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 167,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 148,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 146,416 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges RUBBING BRAKE PEDAL (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL FOUR BRAKE/ PEDAL NOT FULLY RETURNING LIGHT UNIT JAMMING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,858 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,939 miles

GEARBOX SHEILD DAMAGED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 141,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Marked (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Marked (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,394 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,559 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 89,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,144 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,368 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,103 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,103 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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GK54 XDJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK54 XDJ, 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 GK54 XDJ registered?

GK54 XDJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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