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EG04 UDK

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,591 mi
Last recorded181,591 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UDK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 181,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rewards front arms inner bushes worn , some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 166,077 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 153,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,110 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,864 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 128,280 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 128,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,582 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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EG04 UDK is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 EG04 UDK, 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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What year was EG04 UDK registered?

EG04 UDK is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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