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SJ04 HDG

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

286,013 mi
Last recorded286,013 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 286,013 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 274,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 265,235 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 264,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective trapped behind seat (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 250,016 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 250,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 246,129 miles

coil light flashing

wheels changed at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 222,215 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 182,679 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 152,642 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 152,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 112,415 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 56,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,503 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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SJ04 HDG is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ04 HDG, 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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SJ04 HDG is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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