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YO53 TDZ

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 154,968 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 154,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,471 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 148,213 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 148,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 137,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 131,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2013 127,029 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2012 119,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,007 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 111,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine fault warning light on at dash .

N/S/F tyre on 2mm .

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,851 miles

Engine warning light on at dash .

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,539 miles

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

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

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

inspection restricted under car because of plastic panels

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,402 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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YO53 TDZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YO53 TDZ, 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 YO53 TDZ registered?

YO53 TDZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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