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MD53 PVW

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,661 mi
Last recorded154,661 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 PVW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 154,661 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 154,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 141,391 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

eml on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 141,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

eml on

Pass 28 May 2016 128,032 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2016 128,032 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 116,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 113,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2013 105,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 98,068 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,421 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 33,413 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MD53 PVW is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MD53 PVW, 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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MD53 PVW is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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