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A8 XGG

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,320 mi
Last recorded187,320 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XGG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 187,320 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,695 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 172,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning boot light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 164,893 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Jun 2021 156,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 156,988 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,609 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,713 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,302 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 98,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front position light are of LED type advise replacement.

bulb failure light on (all lights appear to be working) suspect picking up LED front lights?.

front and rear registration plates have slight background effect (not visible from a short distance).advise replacement.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,248 miles

both front position light are of LED type advise replacement.

bulb failure light on (all lights appear to be working) suspect picking up LED front lights?.

front and rear registration plates have slight background effect (not visible from a short distance).advise replacement.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,565 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,551 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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A8 XGG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A8 XGG, 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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A8 XGG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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