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SM54 OCD

2004 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,579 mi
Last recorded171,579 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OCD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 171,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 171,571 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 170,318 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 170,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 143,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 112,486 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 112,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 90,385 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 68,713 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,737 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,708 miles

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

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

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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SM54 OCD is a 2004 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM54 OCD, 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 SM54 OCD registered?

SM54 OCD is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SM54 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 OCD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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