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RF04 HTZ

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,432 mi
Last recorded184,432 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 HTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 184,432 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 181,628 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 181,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 177,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 166,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 155,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,176 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 148,176 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 142,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,845 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,137 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 129,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 124,292 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,064 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,016 miles

E.M.L On dash

Fail 19 Sep 2014 118,016 miles

E.M.L On dash

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,744 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,559 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 90,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,981 miles

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

pans

Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,113 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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RF04 HTZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF04 HTZ, 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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What year was RF04 HTZ registered?

RF04 HTZ is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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