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S700 CEL

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 CEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

engine management light illuminated

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,552 miles

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

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

middle exhaust clamps fractured but exhaust system is still secure and no signs of exhaust gasses

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 99,438 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

both rear lamp units damaged

headlight levelling system warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,339 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some test items encapsulated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,504 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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S700 CEL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S700 CEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S700 CEL registered?

S700 CEL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is S700 CEL safe to buy?

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