MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine, brake and suspension lights on
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light is on dash
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light is on dash
o/s/f brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 LYU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?
A8 LYU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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