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KB04 WOU

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

247,085 mi
Last recorded247,085 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 WOU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 247,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 246,804 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

Pass 8 Jul 2023 246,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 244,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 244,543 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 244,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 243,655 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 243,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 241,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 239,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 236,454 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 234,074 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 234,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 229,982 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall haws cracks

Fail 11 Sep 2014 229,981 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre wall haws cracks

Pass 1 Aug 2013 221,869 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 217,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 217,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 211,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 201,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 192,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 192,489 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 178,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 151,171 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 151,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KB04 WOU is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KB04 WOU, 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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KB04 WOU is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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