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LF14 BYC

2014 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,325 mi
Last recorded162,325 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 BYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 162,325 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 158,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 153,400 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,340 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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 134,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 117,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,118 miles

front and rear pads on lowest limit of 1.5mm

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,155 miles

Coolant leak centre of engine V ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,147 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 58,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,218 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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LF14 BYC is a 2014 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 67,641 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 LF14 BYC, 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 12 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF14 BYC registered?

LF14 BYC is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is LF14 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF14 BYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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