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NH04 SWY

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

149,068 mi
Last recorded149,068 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 149,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,791 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear differential seals weeping

Pass 20 Apr 2020 127,479 miles

Check front brake flexys under protective sheaths when possible

Pass 9 Apr 2019 123,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 122,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,498 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,102 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NH04 SWY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NH04 SWY, 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 NH04 SWY registered?

NH04 SWY is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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