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PX04 MXG

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 MXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,016 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 147,016 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 142,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 138,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 136,037 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,009 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 123,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 119,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 114,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,203 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,246 miles

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

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

both front inner brake discs deteriorated (corrosion)

Pass 22 May 2007 25,235 miles

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

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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PX04 MXG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc 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 PX04 MXG, 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 PX04 MXG registered?

PX04 MXG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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