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ND54 FZL

2004 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,873 mi
Last recorded198,873 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 198,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 198,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 187,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air suspension fault illuminated on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2019 187,629 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air suspension fault illuminated on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 176,077 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 176,076 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 165,852 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 165,841 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 159,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 156,161 miles

eml light on

handbrake on n/s/r slow but works fine for readings

Pass 15 Feb 2014 147,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 137,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 128,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 121,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 98,813 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre very near legal limit

nearside rear light lens cracked and taped but not showing white light

Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,635 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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ND54 FZL is a 2004 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ND54 FZL, 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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What year was ND54 FZL registered?

ND54 FZL is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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