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AE54 WFC

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,670 mi
Last recorded133,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,670 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 130,905 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 130,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 129,540 miles

Washer fluid leaking

Fail 15 May 2023 129,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Washer fluid leaking

Pass 6 May 2022 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2022 125,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2021 121,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 118,605 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 116,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,668 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,336 miles

rear brake flexes perished

Fail 9 Jun 2017 112,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake flexes perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,762 miles

Handbrake Control Light Showing... Hand Brake Operational & to Specification

Fail 8 Jun 2016 107,762 miles

Handbrake Control Light Showing... Hand Brake Operational & to Specification

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,807 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING HEAVILLY ON EDGES OF TREAD ( 275/35X20 STEPPED TREAD )

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,959 miles

CRACKING IN TREAD AND LOW ON EDGES ( OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ) 275/35X20

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 96,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres have damage to outer walls

nearside indicator tell tale not in sequence

Fail 14 May 2013 96,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres have damage to outer walls

nearside indicator tell tale not in sequence

Pass 22 May 2012 92,446 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 92,445 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,826 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 70,747 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven wear on inner edge.

wipers smearing slightly/screen vrery dirty

Pass 28 May 2008 63,150 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2008 63,145 miles

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

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,596 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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AE54 WFC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AE54 WFC, 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 AE54 WFC registered?

AE54 WFC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is AE54 WFC safe to buy?

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