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VE04 UBC

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 UBC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,243 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,003 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,841 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Oct 2016 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,532 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,544 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge bald but still legal.

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 UBC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE04 UBC, 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 VE04 UBC registered?

VE04 UBC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for VE04 UBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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