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OY04 BUV

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,001 mi
Last recorded191,001 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 BUV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 191,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 190,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside front lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 185,295 miles

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

Outer sidewalls damaged on nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2015 185,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Outer sidewalls damaged on nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2014 179,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 179,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,527 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 171,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 171,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 154,982 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 154,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BUV is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY04 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

OY04 BUV is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for OY04 BUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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