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A8 EOU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,199 mi
Last recorded161,199 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EOU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 161,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2025 148,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 141,345 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,396 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2022 129,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,338 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,558 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,568 miles

nail/piece of metal in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (on limit)

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,434 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 40 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working os and ns (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,587 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 EOU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A8 EOU, 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 EOU registered?

A8 EOU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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