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YC54 YUE

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YUE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,320 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 120,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,818 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 112,767 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 105,833 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 105,833 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,731 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,541 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,112 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,266 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,045 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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YC54 YUE is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC54 YUE, 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 YC54 YUE registered?

YC54 YUE is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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