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HJ54 OAB

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,703 mi
Last recorded158,703 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass darkened/heavy tinted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 149,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 149,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 149,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front mud flap (insecure but not likely to fall off)

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 140,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides front flexible joints slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,604 miles

Offside door mirror glass heavily tinted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,538 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,304 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,062 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edge

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 OAB is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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