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YX04 YJB

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 YJB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 167,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above the flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc, backing plate is loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above the flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 159,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 149,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 139,762 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,378 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 87,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,842 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp has slight damage

Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to the limit

Nearside Rear stop lamp has slight damage

chip nsf wind screen

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,106 miles

Engine light illuminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,106 miles

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

Engine light illuminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,499 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,359 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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YX04 YJB is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YX04 YJB, 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 YX04 YJB registered?

YX04 YJB is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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