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RF54 XYT

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,446 mi
Last recorded194,446 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 XYT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 194,446 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 194,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 187,108 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 187,102 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 171,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 171,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 162,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 154,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 145,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 135,597 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 135,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,920 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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RF54 XYT is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RF54 XYT, 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 RF54 XYT registered?

RF54 XYT is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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