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PF04 AOT

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,036 mi
Last recorded139,036 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 AOT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both flexys (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 138,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both flexys (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 104,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,900 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,417 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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PF04 AOT is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF04 AOT, 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 PF04 AOT registered?

PF04 AOT is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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