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WF04 XXG

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,507 mi
Last recorded134,507 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 XXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,507 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 116,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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)

slight exhaust blow at front pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,735 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake warnibg light illuminated.

Front brake discs lipped and pitting.

Front c-link bushes split and splayed.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,871 miles

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,808 miles

front brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

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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WF04 XXG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF04 XXG, 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 WF04 XXG registered?

WF04 XXG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is WF04 XXG safe to buy?

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