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YO54 AEA

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,523 mi
Last recorded160,523 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 160,523 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 154,519 miles

Front both tyres has inner edge wear

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 146,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,608 miles

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SERIOUSLY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,608 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SERIOUSLY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 124,918 miles

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

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,681 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,142 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2010 90,719 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 90,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,620 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)

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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YO54 AEA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YO54 AEA, 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 YO54 AEA registered?

YO54 AEA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is YO54 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO54 AEA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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