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AY54 LDA

2004 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,636 mi
Last recorded64,636 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LDA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AY54 LDA is a 2004 Audi A8 in Beige with a 2,967cc 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 AY54 LDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY54 LDA registered?

AY54 LDA is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AY54 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 LDA 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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