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A20 AGL

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AGL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing on inners

Fail 19 Aug 2020 145,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing on inners

Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,525 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp broken but not resulting in sharp edges and works as intended

Offside Rear seat belt clasp broken but not resulting in sharp edges and works as intended

clean diesel

engine malfunction light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 122,378 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 122,378 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,261 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 113,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,489 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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A20 AGL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 100,318 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 A20 AGL, 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 21 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 AGL registered?

A20 AGL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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