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FT53 BKN

2004 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,828 mi
Last recorded132,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BKN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,828 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,145 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,048 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 122,046 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,792 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 117,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 114,326 miles

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

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

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

o.s.r. tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,926 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel cooler damp with traces of diesel

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,512 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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FT53 BKN is a 2004 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT53 BKN, 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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FT53 BKN is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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