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V88 AUD

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,003 mi
Last recorded144,003 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 144,003 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 144,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 139,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Dec 2012 134,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 127,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,752 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,853 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,211 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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V88 AUD is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V88 AUD, 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 V88 AUD registered?

V88 AUD is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is V88 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 AUD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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