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RY54 NOF

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,631 mi
Last recorded125,631 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NOF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,589 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 124,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,539 miles

power steering noisy in opperation

Fail 31 Jul 2017 123,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering noisy in opperation

Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top link arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top link arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 114,903 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 104,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,527 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,312 miles

front and rear brake discs badly pitted and worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly pitted and worn

internal fuel flap release not working , access via the boot

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,799 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 68,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,551 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,551 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,269 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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RY54 NOF is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY54 NOF, 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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RY54 NOF is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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