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ST04 GXN

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

293,448 mi
Last recorded293,448 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 GXN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 293,448 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 293,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 272,004 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 272,000 miles

Additional braking device component surroundings overheating (3.6.I.4)

Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)

Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 258,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 258,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 224,274 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 223,406 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 175,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight light output poor

Fail 11 Jul 2012 175,837 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear oputer stop/tail light dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight light output poor

Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,613 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diesel glow plug warning lamp flashing

eml warning lamp staying on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,979 miles

EML IS ON

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,216 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,340 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 69,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,075 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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ST04 GXN is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST04 GXN, 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 ST04 GXN registered?

ST04 GXN is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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