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P17 DEA

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DEA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 113,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlamps frosted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Goodyear 235.50.18Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both headlamps frosted

Pass 23 May 2019 100,889 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Goodyear 235.50.18W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 100,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smear

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Goodyear 235.50.18W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,386 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel bead damaged

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,355 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Engine undershield insecure

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin * Needs attention * (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake bind and signs of heat on pads and discs

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy wear on edges and age cracked. 235 50 r18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy wear on edges and age cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake bind and signs of heat on pads and discs

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 76,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

offside front tyre wearing on edges & starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,614 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges & starting to perish

Fail 20 Jun 2012 68,614 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges & starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,870 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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P17 DEA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P17 DEA, 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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What year was P17 DEA registered?

P17 DEA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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