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RA54 MPZ

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,477 mi
Last recorded147,477 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 MPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 147,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,486 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 143,469 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,419 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 141,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 136,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 133,288 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,662 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,027 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on the outside

O/S/F tyre worn on the outside

Fail 25 Apr 2013 124,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on the outside

O/S/F tyre worn on the outside

Fail 24 Apr 2013 124,010 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2012 119,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,792 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 95,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,045 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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RA54 MPZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA54 MPZ, 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 RA54 MPZ registered?

RA54 MPZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is RA54 MPZ safe to buy?

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