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S8 DOJ

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,383 mi
Last recorded176,383 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 176,383 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 176,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/20 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 170,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light sidewall damage and is bald on inner edge

both rear light lenses cracked

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2015 170,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear light units cracked

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre cut but not to cords

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 161,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr light unit cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2014 161,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr light unit cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2013 153,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 135,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,757 miles

airbag warning lamp stays on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,917 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 24 Nov 2008 57,252 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,971 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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S8 DOJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S8 DOJ, 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 S8 DOJ registered?

S8 DOJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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