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OV54 YUC

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,775 mi
Last recorded194,775 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 YUC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 194,775 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses misted

Fail 30 Mar 2022 194,772 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses misted

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

suspension warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 10 Mar 2021 192,609 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 192,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently not closed (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 177,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 172,074 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 172,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 166,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 132,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,450 miles

both front tyres close to brakers

Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,395 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,669 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,972 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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OV54 YUC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV54 YUC, 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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OV54 YUC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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