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LW53 FTP

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,349 mi
Last recorded109,349 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FTP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 109,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,753 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,673 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,862 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2008 48,630 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,472 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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LW53 FTP is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LW53 FTP, 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 LW53 FTP registered?

LW53 FTP is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is LW53 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 FTP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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