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HJ54 MYR

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

142,670 mi
Last recorded142,670 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 MYR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking possible fuel cooler o/s under floor. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 142,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking diesel from under body covers (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

MIL light on

engine,side sill,under body tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,617 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 140,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 16 Nov 2017 135,780 miles

engine bay covers fitted

undertray and outer sills fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 135,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

undertray and outer sills fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,732 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 128,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,528 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 122,528 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 117,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,267 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,525 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges close to centre 3/4 band

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,088 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 55,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HJ54 MYR is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 HJ54 MYR, 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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HJ54 MYR is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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