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NC04 YFN

2004 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,515 mi
Last recorded171,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 YFN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 171,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 165,688 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 159,136 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 159,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 153,746 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2016 153,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2015 148,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 143,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 138,924 miles

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tracking in need of adjustment?

Fail 15 May 2013 138,924 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 11 May 2012 129,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 129,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 120,453 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 111,202 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front c links perished

Pass 12 May 2010 111,202 miles

front c links perished

Pass 18 May 2009 101,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 85,323 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 66,941 miles

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

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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NC04 YFN is a 2004 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NC04 YFN, 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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NC04 YFN is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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