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PN54 BUA

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,301 mi
Last recorded163,301 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 163,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 156,379 miles

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

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

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

childs seat fitted

engine management light on

plastics fitted under side

warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2015 156,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

childs seat fitted

engine management light on

plastics fitted under side

warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside bonnet catch not working

Pass 25 Sep 2013 136,843 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 129,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs "lipped"

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,297 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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PN54 BUA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN54 BUA, 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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PN54 BUA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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