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WM04 XYA

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 XYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 145,560 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 145,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 127,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 116,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 111,690 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre puntured

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 100,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emits small amount of blue smoke from exhaust(oil level high)

nsf tyre has cuts in sidewalls

os and ns front upper arm inner bushes slightly split

osf tyre worn uneven on edges

undertray securing clips insecure

Fail 9 May 2013 92,809 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emits small amount of blue smoke from exhaust(oil level high)

nsf tyre has cuts in sidewalls

nsr tyre worn (2.5mm)

os and ns front upper arm inner bushes slightly split

osf tyre worn uneven on edges

undertray securing clips insecure

Fail 12 May 2012 82,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emits a small amount of blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 May 2012 82,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emits a small amount of blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 6 May 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 63,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 56,949 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 51,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,810 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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WM04 XYA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM04 XYA, 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 WM04 XYA registered?

WM04 XYA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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