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SF54 UVA

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,487 mi
Last recorded157,487 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 UVA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,487 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 157,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 142,403 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 142,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,269 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 132,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,406 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 94,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,473 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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SF54 UVA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SF54 UVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF54 UVA registered?

SF54 UVA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is SF54 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 UVA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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