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SY54 VRJ

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,045 mi
Last recorded152,045 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 VRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,045 miles

Central Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 152,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,093 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/r18-103yxl-continentals (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 136,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush bushs cracking (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush bushs cracking (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust centre sleeves cracked x2

Pass 15 Apr 2016 130,642 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper and lower x 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 78% worn and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 78% worn and cut 255/45zr18-103yxl (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

boot sticking

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper and lower x 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 78% worn and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 78% worn and cut 255/45zr18-103yxl (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

boot sticking

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,925 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 16 Apr 2015 124,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,770 miles

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

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

signs of fuel leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,511 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2012 101,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,067 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,958 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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SY54 VRJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY54 VRJ, 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 SY54 VRJ registered?

SY54 VRJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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