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YH54 FWX

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,707 mi
Last recorded220,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 FWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 220,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 9 Jun 2022 216,103 miles

All rear suspension component bushes perishing/ splitting.

Both headlamps tarnished.

N/S mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub perishing/ splitting & has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub perishing/ splitting & has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 216,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear suspension arm inner bush excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front suspension arm inner bush excessively split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear suspension arm inner bush excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes perishing/ splitting.

Both headlamps tarnishing.

N/S mirror damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front suspension arm inner bush perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer suspension bushes (in hub) perishing, splitting & have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer suspension bushes (in hub) perishing, splitting & have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 211,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 211,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror damaged

head lamps tarnishing

Pass 30 Apr 2019 202,992 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 202,984 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel cooler offside floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs corroding

chip to screen

headlamps tarnishing

nearside front upper and rear suspension arm inner bushes splitting and perishing

rear number plate discoloring

Pass 20 Nov 2017 189,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 181,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 173,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 167,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 158,756 miles

Offside rear seat belt receiver casing broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Wipers poor.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 158,753 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear seat belt receiver casing broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 128,328 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 128,322 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2010 113,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,099 miles

Offside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,175 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YH54 FWX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH54 FWX, 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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YH54 FWX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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