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SD54 HUY

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,972 mi
Last recorded127,972 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 HUY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 127,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 127,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,122 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 120,829 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 120,829 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 119,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,427 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,576 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,760 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,330 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,141 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,761 miles

Airbag light on

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

Front discs worn and corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,217 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,845 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HUY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SD54 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

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

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