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HC04 FVW

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

429,816 mi
Last recorded429,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2023 429,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 29 Oct 2022 261,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 261,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear light lenses damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Aug 2021 261,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear light lenses damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Aug 2020 259,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 257,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 255,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 1/2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 255,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 1/2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 253,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 241,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 219,273 miles

advise damage nsf bumper and wing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 202,653 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 202,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 186,092 miles

Spare tyre defective

osr inner light lense cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2013 186,092 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

osr inner light lense cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 168,107 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

osf tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 147,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 107,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,957 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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HC04 FVW is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HC04 FVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC04 FVW registered?

HC04 FVW is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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