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P21 WPP

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,202 mi
Last recorded182,202 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 WPP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 182,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 180,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 180,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 168,714 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 168,194 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 166,322 miles

Front slight exhaust blow at flexi sections

Pass 31 May 2017 165,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak at flexi section area (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 161,310 miles

Exhaust flexi joints slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 153,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust flexi joints in poor condition

offside front wheel outer rim damaged

rear tyres worn very low on tread

rear windscreen cracked

Fail 14 May 2015 153,580 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust flexi joints in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low and bald on inner edge, needs changing now

offside front wheel outer rim damaged

rear tyres worn very low 275/35/zr/20/y

rear windscreen cracked

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 16 Apr 2014 141,810 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

e.m.l. on

Pass 22 Apr 2011 82,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,422 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,466 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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P21 WPP is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P21 WPP, 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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P21 WPP is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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