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GV54 GPY

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,767 mi
Last recorded192,767 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 GPY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 192,767 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 192,767 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 192,144 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 190,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 190,336 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 187,945 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 182,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 182,874 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 178,531 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 178,531 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 175,890 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 175,877 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 169,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 161,977 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 156,635 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 156,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,366 miles

all tyres worn unevenly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,995 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,624 miles

near side front tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 13 Dec 2008 44,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,851 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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GV54 GPY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV54 GPY, 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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GV54 GPY is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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