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SD54 HUZ

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 HUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 111,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,921 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,937 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 83,627 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and also heavily cracked 235/55/17

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges 235/55/17

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

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and also heavily cracked 235/55/17

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front windscreen wipers not tested

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and also heavily cracked 235/55/17

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges 235/55/17

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

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and also heavily cracked 235/55/17

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge 235/55/17

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge 235/55/17

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 77,615 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and inner surfaces heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge 235/55/17

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge 235/55/17

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,129 miles

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

oil leak (possible sump plug oil seal)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,776 miles

nearside front brake pad wiring damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,314 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,902 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,021 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 32,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,915 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 21,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SD54 HUZ is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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