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W12 CBM

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CBM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 144,342 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 140,321 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,393 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,393 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,686 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

damage to near side front wing

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,660 miles

damaged near side front wing

Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damaged near side front wing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 120,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 107,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,710 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,975 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,823 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,916 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f inner & outer tyre tread badly worn

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 CBM is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CBM, 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 W12 CBM registered?

W12 CBM is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is W12 CBM safe to buy?

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