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HD53 KLO

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

177,460 mi
Last recorded177,460 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KLO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 177,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 177,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 174,210 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 174,206 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component insecure fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 172,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 172,319 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 170,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2022 170,226 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing hub nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2021 159,349 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 159,349 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 149,401 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2019 149,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2018 139,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sleaves both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slow to rise (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 139,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sleaves both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slow to rise (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 130,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,422 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coolant bottle leaking coolant

crack in osr inner light unit

mmi not working - unable to adjust/lock suspension

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 92,269 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,979 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,307 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,346 miles

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 255/40/19Y

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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HD53 KLO is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HD53 KLO, 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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HD53 KLO is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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