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SM04 HAS

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

232,075 mi
Last recorded232,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HAS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 232,075 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 26 Jan 2021 223,095 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 27 Jan 2020 214,486 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 24 Jan 2020 214,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 28 Jan 2019 204,726 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 15 Jan 2018 193,478 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 183,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 174,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 165,723 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on both edge's

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edge's

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

tyre size: 235/50R18 101Y XL

Pass 2 Jan 2013 136,139 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,099 miles

front number plate cracked

brake pad warning light on pads look ok

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2010 104,164 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,932 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,027 miles

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,312 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,311 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SM04 HAS is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM04 HAS, 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 SM04 HAS registered?

SM04 HAS is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is SM04 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 HAS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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