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IHZ 7581

2004 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,983 mi
Last recorded184,983 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 7581
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 184,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 182,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 182,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 178,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 167,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction struts, inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 150,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 150,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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IHZ 7581 is a 2004 Audi A8 in Beige with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 IHZ 7581, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IHZ 7581 registered?

IHZ 7581 is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is IHZ 7581 safe to buy?

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