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CX04 HGF

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,136 mi
Last recorded154,136 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 154,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 150,277 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 145,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 139,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 139,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,262 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 138,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall has cut in side wall ( No cords showing )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 128,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall has cut in side wall ( No cords showing )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,003 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre has cut in side wall , no cords showing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,432 miles

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

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

knock from steering when shaken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,668 miles

e.m.l lamp illuminated

front suspension upper rear arm bushes worn (both sides of vehicle)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,501 miles

E M L warning lamp illuminated

Front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn on both sides of vehicle

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 115,501 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E M L warning lamp illuminated

Front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn on both sides of vehicle

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,833 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

e.m.l warning lamp illuminated

slight knock through steering when shaken

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 90,351 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

knocking noise from steering column / rack area when steering is rocked

Pass 6 May 2010 80,433 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 80,433 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,112 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 36,746 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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CX04 HGF is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX04 HGF, 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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CX04 HGF is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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