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J500 TCL

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,166 mi
Last recorded213,166 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TCL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 213,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 213,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 204,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 197,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 197,077 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 179,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

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

strong smell of diesel

Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,991 miles

engine smoky

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,544 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 May 2011 116,205 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 116,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

eml illuminated

offside mirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,030 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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J500 TCL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J500 TCL, 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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J500 TCL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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