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GX54 TKE

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,271 mi
Last recorded161,271 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 TKE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 161,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 161,986 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 161,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,504 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,304 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on extreme edges

Fail 21 Dec 2010 108,304 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on extreme edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,903 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 85,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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GX54 TKE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX54 TKE, 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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GX54 TKE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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