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SX04 DJE

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,147 mi
Last recorded143,147 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DJE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 143,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,360 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,359 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 126,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,275 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 123,273 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub worn were ball joint meets (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,891 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges 255/45/18

Pass 27 May 2015 68,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both small brake pipes to front brake calipers slightly corroded

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

nearside front top-front suspension arm bush split

Fail 21 May 2015 68,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both small brake pipes to front brake calipers slightly corroded

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

nearside front top-front suspension arm bush split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,329 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chunk out offrim protector near side front no cord exposed

off side front tyre cut on sidewall no cord exposed

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,983 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,245 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 24,838 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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SX04 DJE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SX04 DJE, 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 SX04 DJE registered?

SX04 DJE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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