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KBZ 4008

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,048 mi
Last recorded173,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 4008
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 173,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 166,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 157,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 152,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 147,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,530 miles

air bag light has intermittent fault

Fail 23 Jan 2020 138,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,348 miles

osf tyre tread damaged

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2018 122,802 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 122,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 79,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 78,920 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,561 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2010 62,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,822 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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KBZ 4008 is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KBZ 4008, 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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KBZ 4008 is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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