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GV04 UMK

2004 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,543 mi
Last recorded83,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 UMK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,812 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 66,105 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 64,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front side. (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blade's (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,471 miles

front anti roll bar c link bushes starting to crack

front brake discs slightly lipped and pitted on inside face

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,100 miles

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,580 miles

o/s head lamp has not been fitted correctly and isnt as secure as it should be!

Fail 1 Jun 2007 20,282 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

all tyres are down to 3mm on the edges

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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GV04 UMK is a 2004 Audi A8 in Beige with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV04 UMK, 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 GV04 UMK registered?

GV04 UMK is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GV04 UMK safe to buy?

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