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SD54 LNC

2004 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,924 mi
Last recorded143,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A897,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LNC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 227,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 227,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 210,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 210,145 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 188,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 173,842 miles

nsf tyre has sidewall damage , repaired incorrectly , dangerouse

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 161,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 150,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 150,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,421 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 75,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,034 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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SD54 LNC is a 2004 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD54 LNC, 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 SD54 LNC registered?

SD54 LNC is a 2004 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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