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ML04 WFW

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

245,332 mi
Last recorded245,332 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WFW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 245,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 238,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 236,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 232,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 226,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 217,717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 201,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 184,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 169,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 153,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 153,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,531 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (almost to cords).

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,607 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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ML04 WFW is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ML04 WFW, 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 ML04 WFW registered?

ML04 WFW is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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