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OE54 FHL

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 FHL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 98,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

Fail 2 Apr 2025 98,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2023 98,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2022 98,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,529 miles

tyre monotoring lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,736 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,669 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 95,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 94,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,050 miles

E.M.L illuminated

O/S/F Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

Undertays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective Latch inop (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Undertrays fited

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,152 miles

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,296 miles

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

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

255/40/19/100y dunlop

advise wheel alignement is checked

strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,610 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,189 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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OE54 FHL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE54 FHL, 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 OE54 FHL registered?

OE54 FHL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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