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VE04 PTX

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,443 mi
Last recorded138,443 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 PTX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,635 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 135,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,169 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,452 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 128,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 112,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,035 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 64,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 39,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,541 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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VE04 PTX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE04 PTX, 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 VE04 PTX registered?

VE04 PTX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is VE04 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE04 PTX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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