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W12 ATR

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,806 mi
Last recorded159,806 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ATR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 159,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 159,806 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 159,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 159,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 159,314 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 159,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,000 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 159,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 158,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 156,497 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 156,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,844 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 147,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear screen cracked off side

Rear tyres close tread depth markers

Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,238 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Amber brake ware sensor lamp on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear screen cracked off side

Rear tyres close tread depth markers

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 141,038 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 132,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,790 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,003 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,794 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)

all 4 brake discs corroded

slight play osf anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Jan 2011 86,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

all 4 brake discs corroded

slight play osf anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,195 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,287 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 49,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W12 ATR is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W12 ATR, 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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W12 ATR is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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