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A8 PGX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall has a crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 239,274 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s & n/s)(bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 239,274 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s & n/s)(bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,749 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 88,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,875 miles

Nearside rear brake light some LEDs inop.

Nearside rear indicator lamp some LEDs inop.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PGX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

A8 PGX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is A8 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PGX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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