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YU54 YZC

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YZC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 91,648 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front short pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Cover sills

Front Brake discs corroded, inner face in poor condition

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 91,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front short pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Cover sills

Front Brake discs corroded, inner face in poor condition

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 88,082 miles

osf upper rear arm inner bush started to split but ok

Pass 12 May 2014 84,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 78,720 miles

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

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

rear tyres age cracking between tread

sill covers/floor covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2013 78,720 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear tyres age cracking between tread

sill covers/floor covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 72,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,732 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,122 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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YU54 YZC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YU54 YZC, 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 YU54 YZC registered?

YU54 YZC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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