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WF54 XLW

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

188,409 mi
Last recorded188,409 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 188,409 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 183,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 180,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 178,030 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 173,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 169,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 151,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 125,809 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 125,746 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,652 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges 255/35/20

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,955 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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WF54 XLW is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WF54 XLW, 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 WF54 XLW registered?

WF54 XLW is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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