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CX04 DPF

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,870 mi
Last recorded171,870 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 171,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 146,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 136,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,092 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 132,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs wearing thin on the inside of the brake discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,535 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 93,002 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,813 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,912 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,040 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 33,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on edges.rear tyres worn inside edge

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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CX04 DPF is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc 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 CX04 DPF, 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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CX04 DPF is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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