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ST04 YSS

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,051 mi
Last recorded102,051 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 YSS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 102,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 102,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 101,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,982 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,954 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper/bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,839 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,267 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,216 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,396 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,787 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,082 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 YSS is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YSS, 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 ST04 YSS registered?

ST04 YSS is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is ST04 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 YSS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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