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YF54 AZA

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

293,245 mi
Last recorded293,245 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 AZA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 293,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 177,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 166,241 miles

Nearside head light dull / new bulb ?

front suspension top bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deep damage / on thick part of tyre

o/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 12 Oct 2015 166,239 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside head light dull / new bulb ?

front suspension top bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deep damage / on thick part of tyre

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 163,188 miles

exhaust slightly smokey

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deep damage / no cords visable

rear brake pads low

vehicle not locking / boot problem ??

Fail 27 Mar 2015 163,188 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

255/45/18

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deep damage / no cords visable

rear brake pads low

vehicle not locking / boot problem ??

Pass 28 Mar 2014 156,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 240,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s\r & both front tyres wearing on edges

o\s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 239,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 231,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Rear windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 223,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 119,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,478 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,381 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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YF54 AZA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF54 AZA, 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 YF54 AZA registered?

YF54 AZA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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