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OY04 BTU

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,523 mi
Last recorded157,523 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 BTU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 148,126 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 142,390 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 132,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NSF uper (REAR) suspension arm bush deteriated/split

OSF uper (REAR) suspension arm bush deteriated/split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 132,586 miles

NSF uper (REAR) suspension arm bush deteriated/split

OSF uper (REAR) suspension arm bush deteriated/split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 123,807 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)

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)

Offside & Nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 114,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,357 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,032 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,618 miles

front discs o/s and n/s liped worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight feathering on rear tyres o/s and n/s

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,752 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OY04 BTU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY04 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY04 BTU registered?

OY04 BTU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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