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PE54 HCG

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,977 mi
Last recorded144,977 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 130,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 121,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 112,322 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 103,955 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 103,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 89,818 miles

n/s door mirror glass faded advise replacement

n/s exhaust down pipe leaking at flexy joint advise replacement

Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass faded advise replacement

n/s exhaust down pipe leaking at flexy joint advise replacement

n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes worn advise replacement

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s/r tyres craking in tread area

steering clunking when operated [possible play in rack]

Fail 22 May 2013 75,516 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s/r tyres craking in tread area

steering clunking when operated [possible play in rack]

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,985 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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PE54 HCG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE54 HCG, 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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PE54 HCG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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