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LY53 ORN

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,478 mi
Last recorded138,478 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ORN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 138,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NOTED TEMPORARY REPAIR TO OFFSIDE FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN

Fail 21 Mar 2012 136,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2012 136,610 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres getting low

Deep cut to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 117,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,571 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,571 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,938 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LY53 ORN is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LY53 ORN, 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 LY53 ORN registered?

LY53 ORN is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is LY53 ORN safe to buy?

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