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VA04 YEL

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 YEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,831 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

oil leak?

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,239 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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VA04 YEL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VA04 YEL, 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 VA04 YEL registered?

VA04 YEL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is VA04 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 YEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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