2004 Audi A8 3.9L Diesel · SLZ 2701
2004 Audi A8 (3.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 154,347 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SLZ 2701 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2012
- 154,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SLZ 2701 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A8 (SLZ 2701) between December 2010 and June 2012.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SLZ 2701 Mileage History
- 29/12/2010132,375 mi
- 16/05/2011140,676 mi+8,301 mi
- 01/06/2012154,347 mi+13,671 mi
- 01/06/2012154,347 mi
Average of roughly 15,430 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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