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WJ54 UTX

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,020 mi
Last recorded165,020 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 UTX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 165,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 159,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 156,168 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays / sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2021 156,165 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 155,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 154,862 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,301 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 139,998 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 107,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,552 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,210 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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WJ54 UTX is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ54 UTX, 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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WJ54 UTX is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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