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LA53 CYL

2004 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,494 mi
Last recorded132,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 CYL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 132,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working & damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2017 126,067 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 May 2016 119,841 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 21 May 2015 110,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2015 110,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,952 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,370 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,545 miles

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)

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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LA53 CYL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA53 CYL, 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 LA53 CYL registered?

LA53 CYL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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