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YA04 YDT

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YDT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,377 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 73,272 miles

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

Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear bumper

exhaust corroded

nsr hub tight to rotate

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2012 73,272 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

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

Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear bumper

exhaust corroded

nsr hub tight to rotate

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Dec 2011 63,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,161 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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YA04 YDT is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA04 YDT, 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 YA04 YDT registered?

YA04 YDT is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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