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C4 HEA

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,214 mi
Last recorded130,214 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HEA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 130,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 116,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible parts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 115,910 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,487 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 111,491 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged but still working correctly

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 108,007 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2017 104,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 101,502 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 98,288 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 May 2014 87,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 77,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 77,649 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 70,972 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 63,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,604 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,549 miles

nearside fron tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2007 25,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,936 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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C4 HEA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C4 HEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 HEA registered?

C4 HEA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is C4 HEA safe to buy?

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