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S8 PXJ

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 PXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger door offside does not open from outside

Pass 28 Dec 2019 126,285 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 126,285 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 116,005 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,498 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,264 miles

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

both front tyre worn around inner edges

deep cut on outer side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,749 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,749 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,628 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,623 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre close to limit

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 PXJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

S8 PXJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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