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MJ54 UJU

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,603 mi
Last recorded129,603 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 UJU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,603 miles

Headlights slightly opaque but showing beam image

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2018 129,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlights slightly opaque but showing beam image

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 125,301 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,884 miles

Headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,905 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Both rear tyre wear low.

Rear brake disc pads - wear appear low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,264 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 104,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,633 miles

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)

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

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,627 miles

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

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)

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

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,110 miles

front upper suspension arms all bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 67,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,832 miles

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

Lock to lock difficult to do by hand

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,357 miles

nearside front tyre has slices in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,350 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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MJ54 UJU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ54 UJU, 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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What year was MJ54 UJU registered?

MJ54 UJU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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