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S555 HSL

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

220,716 mi
Last recorded220,716 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 HSL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 220,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 220,716 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 220,669 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 220,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 220,234 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 220,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 218,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 218,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 215,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 208,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 203,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 202,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 199,657 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 191,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 175,588 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 15 May 2013 160,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 145,468 miles

n/s/f top front suspension arm has very slight play in ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2011 136,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,979 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S555 HSL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S555 HSL, 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 S555 HSL registered?

S555 HSL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is S555 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 HSL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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