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LR54 MTY

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 MTY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 182,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 179,898 miles

EML Light on.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 169,741 miles

EML Light on.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 169,741 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)

EML Light on.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 164,348 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,814 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 143,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,307 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 102,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,719 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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LR54 MTY is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR54 MTY, 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 LR54 MTY registered?

LR54 MTY is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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