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N531 LUD

2004 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 116,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 116,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 114,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 114,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,126 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 112,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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N531 LUD is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N531 LUD, 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 N531 LUD registered?

N531 LUD is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is N531 LUD safe to buy?

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