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FA53 KSK

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KSK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,020 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,237 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,435 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,516 miles

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

oil o/s/f resadue

Fail 12 Jul 2014 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil o/s/f resadue

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,477 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 173,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 162,248 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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FA53 KSK is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA53 KSK, 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 FA53 KSK registered?

FA53 KSK is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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