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Y17 RVE

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,942 mi
Last recorded148,942 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 RVE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 148,671 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,993 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 141,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,262 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,305 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,576 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 123,556 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 Sep 2015 120,357 miles

Nearside Rear WEAR ON OUTER TREAD

Offside Rear WEAR ON INNER TREAD

Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 99,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Sep 2010 89,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,682 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,428 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 37,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y17 RVE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y17 RVE, 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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Y17 RVE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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