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SV04 VEX

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,555 mi
Last recorded156,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 VEX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 156,555 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 156,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,129 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,129 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 127,373 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke on high rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,075 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,429 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2015 103,576 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 103,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2014 99,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear Brake Discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,066 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear Brake Discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,390 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn front and rear

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,390 miles

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

all brake discs worn front and rear

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,353 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,397 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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SV04 VEX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black 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 SV04 VEX, 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 SV04 VEX registered?

SV04 VEX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SV04 VEX safe to buy?

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