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MF54 XWB

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,020 mi
Last recorded195,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 XWB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 195,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 192,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 180,316 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 196,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 165,500 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,037 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 155,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in centre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,519 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,039 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,102 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2008 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 19,112 miles

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

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

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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MF54 XWB is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MF54 XWB, 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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MF54 XWB is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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