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LF53 ZGC

2004 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,231 mi
Last recorded146,231 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 146,231 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

nearside mirror glass deterioring

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 146,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

nearside mirror glass deterioring

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 132,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [255/35/20w]

slight fault on n/s/r sidelight

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 105,010 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs badly scored & corroded

rear discs scored

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all discs pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,953 miles

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

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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LF53 ZGC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF53 ZGC, 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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LF53 ZGC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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