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GV53 WCC

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WCC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 106,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,691 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,681 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 89,740 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 89,649 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,292 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2011 68,529 miles

strong advise front top suspension arms bushes split/splitting not causing excessive movement at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,529 miles

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

strong advise front top suspension arms bushes split/splitting not causing excessive movement at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,432 miles

strong advise n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension arm bushes split

Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,432 miles

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

strong advise n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension arm bushes split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 55,843 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 55,826 miles

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

strong advise n/s/r tyre very close to limit under2mm

strong advise o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,975 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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GV53 WCC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV53 WCC, 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 GV53 WCC registered?

GV53 WCC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is GV53 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 WCC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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