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FV53 YTM

2004 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,270 mi
Last recorded120,270 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YTM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under cover fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 120,268 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,131 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,934 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 78,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,857 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,228 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,249 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 53,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,143 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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FV53 YTM is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol 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 FV53 YTM, 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 FV53 YTM registered?

FV53 YTM is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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