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M27 EPA

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

169,502 mi
Last recorded169,502 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 EPA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 169,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 6 Dec 2024 169,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 165,639 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 162,163 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(top front inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,557 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,333 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 126,246 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 125,206 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,303 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 94,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,656 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,764 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,342 miles

O/S/R light lens cracked

both front inner brake deteriorated (corrosion)

both rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2007 13,342 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S/R light lens cracked

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front inner brake deteriorated (corrosion)

both rear tyre treads cracked

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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M27 EPA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M27 EPA, 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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M27 EPA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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