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VN04 GDZ

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 GDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,405 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 63,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,721 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,188 miles

rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 25 Mar 2010 20,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,244 miles

wet conditions

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,891 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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VN04 GDZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN04 GDZ, 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 VN04 GDZ registered?

VN04 GDZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is VN04 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 GDZ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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