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VN54 OAJ

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,432 mi
Last recorded171,432 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 171,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 165,902 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 157,203 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 146,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and overs fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fited obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full size under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,027 miles

Full size under shield fitted preventing the inspection .

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,072 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue vapour/smoke from exhaust but not thought to be excessive

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,072 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue vapour/smoke from exhaust but not thought to be excessive

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,063 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s side repeater damaged but function all ok

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,569 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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VN54 OAJ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN54 OAJ, 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 VN54 OAJ registered?

VN54 OAJ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is VN54 OAJ safe to buy?

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