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A8 RHD

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,763 mi
Last recorded118,763 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 118,764 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 118,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 117,887 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 117,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 116,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 116,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 115,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 114,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 114,204 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 112,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 111,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 109,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 109,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 109,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad sensor wires cut

brake warning lamp on

engine lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 107,827 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall but not showing cord

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,345 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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A8 RHD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 RHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 RHD registered?

A8 RHD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is A8 RHD safe to buy?

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