2004 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · 2 ECM
2004 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 165,216 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 ECM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 165,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 ECM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A8 (2 ECM) between August 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
2 ECM Mileage History
- 10/08/200782,452 mi
- 02/10/200888,446 mi+5,994 mi
- 02/10/200888,446 mi
- 22/09/200999,063 mi+10,617 mi
- 26/09/200999,305 mi+242 mi
- 18/09/2010113,786 mi+14,481 mi
- 29/09/2011126,181 mi+12,395 mi
- 28/09/2012130,248 mi+4,067 mi
- 21/09/2013133,497 mi+3,249 mi
- 25/09/2013133,514 mi+17 mi
- 25/09/2013133,514 mi
- 09/10/2014144,417 mi+10,903 mi
- 29/09/2015145,611 mi+1,194 mi
- 01/10/2016149,590 mi+3,979 mi
- 03/10/2017150,735 mi+1,145 mi
- 22/02/2020151,507 mi+772 mi
- 25/05/2021151,524 mi+17 mi
- 17/05/2022153,029 mi+1,505 mi
- 18/05/2022153,029 mi
- 24/05/2023158,032 mi+5,003 mi
- 20/05/2024162,739 mi+4,707 mi
- 16/05/2025165,149 mi+2,410 mi
- 20/05/2026165,216 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 4,408 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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