MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))
nearside + offside exhaust front flexible section corroded/worn
Emissions not tested warning light on (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))
nearside + offside exhaust front flexible section corroded/worn
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front inner pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack /delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust front flexy section corroded/worn
slight split nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front inner pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack/delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust front flexy section corroded/worn
n/s front tyre worn inner edge
slight split n/s rear tyre inner sidewall
Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
all suspension bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lens full of water (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lens full of water (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres on 2.5 to 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
all suspension bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
bulb fail light on
engine management light on
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge
All suspension bushes slightly worn / perished
Both front tyres worn smooth on both edges
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
All suspension bushes slightly worn / perished
Both front tyres worn smooth on both edges
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Front discs heavily corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump noisey
Rear discs corroded on outer faces
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant level warning light on
Engine Management Light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump noisey
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine diag light on
slight exhaust blow n/s o/s front pipe clamps
engine light on
exhaust leaking gases
rear tyres worn low, nearside close to limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn low, nearside close to limit
Nearside Rear 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)
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VE54 RYR is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 VE54 RYR, 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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VE54 RYR is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 13 December 2004.
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