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SX04 GVP

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,270 mi
Last recorded170,270 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 GVP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 170,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arms, links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 170,270 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arms, links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 158,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 146,530 miles

front discs wearing

offside front to back brake pipe corroding near rear end.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,026 miles

all four upper arms inner bushes perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner(rear arm of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 upper arms inner bushes perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,315 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,866 miles

Front pads

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,139 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,650 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,563 miles

Front discs wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,888 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,294 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders [could be tyre pressures]

rear pads wearing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,317 miles

front pads wearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,928 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wrong rotation

Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wrong rotation

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,939 miles

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

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 GVP is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVP, 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 SX04 GVP registered?

SX04 GVP is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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