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OY54 NAU

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,202 mi
Last recorded178,202 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 NAU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 178,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

near side rear caliper need servicing

Fail 17 Oct 2020 178,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

near side rear caliper need servicing

Pass 21 Sep 2019 168,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 163,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 160,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 155,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 155,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 146,827 miles

o/s wing mirror alittle wobbley

Fail 19 Aug 2015 146,805 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

o/s wing mirror alittle wobbley

Pass 4 Sep 2014 144,720 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2013 135,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washer fluid level low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,190 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,075 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,855 miles

temporary repair to obligatory mirror

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,905 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,918 miles

Both front and rear number plates have too small a margin between the top of the characters and the top edge of the plate.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,918 miles

Both front and rear number plates have too small a margin between the top of the characters and the top edge of the plate.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OY54 NAU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY54 NAU, 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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OY54 NAU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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