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L404 TST

1993 Audi V8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,801 mi
Last recorded140,801 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi V8117,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 TST
MakeAudi
ModelV8
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 140,801 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 24 Sep 2024 140,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,643 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,156 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2014 140,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 139,973 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 139,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 138,959 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 138,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 137,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 133,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 125,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,634 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 116,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2006 116,443 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi V8?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,671
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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L404 TST is a 1993 Audi V8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Audi V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 117,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi V8 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L404 TST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Audi V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L404 TST registered?

L404 TST is a 1993 Audi V8, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L404 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L404 TST shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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