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RA54 MRO

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 MRO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,876 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 62,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 62,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,787 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 55,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,014 miles

Nearside headlamp washer jet leaking fluid

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

front discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished due to low air pressure in tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,021 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,284 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 27,277 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,352 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,706 miles

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

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

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 MRO is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA54 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

RA54 MRO is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is RA54 MRO safe to buy?

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