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HX54 XSW

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,729 mi
Last recorded149,729 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 XSW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 149,729 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 146,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 146,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 141,236 miles

both rear tyre unevenly worn

offside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 20 Dec 2011 141,236 miles

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

both rear tyre unevenly worn

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 132,001 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 132,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 120,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 48,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,632 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)

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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HX54 XSW is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX54 XSW, 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 HX54 XSW registered?

HX54 XSW is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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