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2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,216 mi
Last recorded165,216 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 ECM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 165,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 165,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 162,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 158,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 153,029 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 153,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 151,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 151,507 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 150,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 149,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 145,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 133,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 133,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 133,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,248 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front tyre cut in outer sidewall

srceenwash leaking from headlamp washer jet

Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

dash bourd bonnet warning light on

front brake disc worn & lipped

rear brake disc worn & lipped

rear nearside wheel alloy metal valve stem has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 99,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,446 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 88,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,452 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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2 ECM is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 2 ECM, 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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2 ECM is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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