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S904 HGP

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

127,258 mi
Last recorded127,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 127,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 126,922 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,016 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,880 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside slightly

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

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

slight oil leak nearside engine

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,496 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front electrical cable connection corroded. under off side front chassis leg.

coolant low in reservoir

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,397 miles

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

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

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

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

left bulb in high level brake light not working.

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

slight play in n/s outer track rod end rubber mounting.

slight play in o/s outer track rod end rubber mounting.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

left bulb in high level brake light not working.

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

slight play in n/s outer track rod end rubber mounting.

slight play in o/s outer track rod end rubber mounting.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,795 miles

air bag light on

rear diff oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 67,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

dampness to rear diff

nearside front brake disc discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,961 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 4 Sep 2009
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,538 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,298 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 37,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S904 HGP is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1999 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,232 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 S904 HGP, 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 27 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S904 HGP is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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