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HG54 UMM

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,346 mi
Last recorded18,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 UMM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,198 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,186 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has light cut on outside wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,996 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,048 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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HG54 UMM is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG54 UMM, 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 HG54 UMM registered?

HG54 UMM is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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