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RA54 YYJ

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

270,536 mi
Last recorded270,536 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 270,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 253,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 236,139 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 220,411 miles

wear nearside rack arm

wear rear discs

offside inner driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2015 220,411 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

wear nearside rack arm

wear rear discs

Pass 18 Feb 2014 189,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 172,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs nearing wear limit

judder nearside front brake

wear rear discs

Fail 17 Feb 2012 156,427 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake discs near wear limit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 156,427 miles

front brake discs near wear limit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,305 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2010 124,578 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn low on central tread

Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,774 miles

wear in all brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,148 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 YYJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

RA54 YYJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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