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YF04 VMU

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,339 mi
Last recorded197,339 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VMU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 197,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 181,264 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 170,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,806 miles

Nearside Rear dampness around caliper

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 213,196 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 213,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

eml light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 124,254 miles

nearside front upper rear arm bush perished

offside front upper front arm bush perishing

offside front upper rear arm gaitor split and bushes heavily perished

starter motor / battery lazy

Pass 7 Nov 2012 119,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,809 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 114,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 97,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,542 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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YF04 VMU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF04 VMU, 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 YF04 VMU registered?

YF04 VMU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 VMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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