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177,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component insecure fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing hub nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front bumper damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sleaves both sides (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slow to rise (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sleaves both sides (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slow to rise (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant bottle leaking coolant
crack in osr inner light unit
mmi not working - unable to adjust/lock suspension
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING
NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 255/40/19Y
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HD53 KLO is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 HD53 KLO, 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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HD53 KLO is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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