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MA54 NLT

2004 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,215 mi
Last recorded169,215 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 NLT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 169,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 169,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 152,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 152,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on==front pads low==slight splits in top arms

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,898 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on==front pads low==slight splits in top arms

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,562 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,562 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,570 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 85,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,090 miles

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

brake pad wear lamp iluminated

engin e management light iluminated showing a fault

Fail 30 Dec 2010 76,957 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pad warning lasmp illuminated

Engine management lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,282 miles

Both front wiper blades wearing out

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,435 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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MA54 NLT is a 2004 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MA54 NLT, 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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MA54 NLT is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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