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LY14 HBU

2014 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,074 mi
Last recorded155,074 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 HBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 155,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 141,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,243 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,777 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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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LY14 HBU is a 2014 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY14 HBU, 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 LY14 HBU registered?

LY14 HBU is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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