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VE54 RYR

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,144 mi
Last recorded166,144 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 RYR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 166,144 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 165,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 165,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 165,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 165,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 163,130 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 163,107 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 160,178 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2016 160,102 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 156,241 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 156,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 152,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 152,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 144,838 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 136,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 128,449 miles

exhaust leaking gases

Pass 15 Jan 2010 111,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,218 miles

rear tyres worn low, nearside close to limit

Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 64,333 miles

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)

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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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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