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PL53 YEY

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,403 mi
Last recorded149,403 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 YEY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 149,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,381 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,618 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,603 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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PL53 YEY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PL53 YEY, 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 PL53 YEY registered?

PL53 YEY is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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