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SD54 HUO

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,414 mi
Last recorded200,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 HUO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 200,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 200,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 188,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 176,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 163,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 150,243 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,894 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in off side rear light unit

Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in off side rear light unit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,128 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

engine under tray insecure off side

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,814 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,458 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,311 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,778 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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SD54 HUO is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD54 HUO, 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 SD54 HUO registered?

SD54 HUO is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is SD54 HUO safe to buy?

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