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AF04 AKG

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,666 mi
Last recorded166,666 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 AKG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 166,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 166,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 161,482 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 159,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 153,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes blowing, nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut in tread close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight light intensity reduced

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

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

nearside and offside exhaust clamps broken, centre exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,078 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 133,074 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 125,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 104,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,099 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 70,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,218 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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AF04 AKG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF04 AKG, 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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AF04 AKG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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