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RN04 XXL

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,018 mi
Last recorded91,018 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 XXL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,119 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,374 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,776 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,871 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 79,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,491 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,011 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 31 Jul 2013 69,023 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 31 Jul 2012 66,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,944 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,679 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre wearing off inside edge of tread.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,139 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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RN04 XXL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN04 XXL, 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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RN04 XXL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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