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LT54 JFV

2004 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,354 mi
Last recorded183,354 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 JFV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 183,354 miles

Offside Front O/S/F Lower arm Slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 183,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 182,166 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 177,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Fail 26 Jan 2021 177,013 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, upper and lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,952 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 107,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front washers partially blocked

Pass 6 Dec 2018 103,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre tread is low and bald on the inner edge

nearside twin washers are not working

offside front tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges

screen is chipped

Fail 4 Dec 2018 103,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre tread is low and bald on the inner edge

nearside twin washers are not working

offside front tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges

screen is chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,221 miles

both front anti-roll bar links are worn

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

screen is chipped

Fail 5 Dec 2017 101,221 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front anti-roll bar links are worn

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

screen is chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,183 miles

near side front tyre is bald on the outer & inner edge

near side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edges

off side wiperblade is split

rear brake pads are low

Fail 1 Dec 2016 97,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

near side front tyre is bald on the outer & inner edge

near side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edges

off side wiperblade is split

rear brake pads are low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,930 miles

front anti roll bar links are worn

nearside rear wheel bearing is rough when spun

nearside washer not working

offside front suspension top arms bushes are worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,589 miles

near side washer aim low

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,369 miles

offside front lower front arm ball joint worn, offside front lower rear arm ball joint worn, nearside front lower front arm ball joint worn, nearside front lower rear arm ball joint worn, front disc worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front lower front arm ball joint worn, offside front lower rear arm ball joint worn, nearside front lower front arm ball joint worn, nearside front lower rear arm ball joint worn, front disc worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,426 miles

nearside rear door/wheel arch damaged, front disc excessivly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,088 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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LT54 JFV is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT54 JFV, 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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LT54 JFV is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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