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A8 BGX

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,703 mi
Last recorded184,703 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 184,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 167,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 151,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very low on inside close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 131,876 miles

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Apr 2016 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 May 2015 113,816 miles

vehicle heavily smoking

Pass 30 May 2014 96,810 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 30 May 2013 75,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,104 miles

both rear tyres showing sings of wear

Pass 30 May 2008 29,930 miles

Front 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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A8 BGX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A8 BGX, 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 A8 BGX registered?

A8 BGX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is A8 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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