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A8 VHD

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VHD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,428 miles

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear door latch sticking

Offside Rear inner side light flickering

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear door latch sticking

Offside Rear inner side light flickering

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 2 Jul 2014 172,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 162,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 152,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 138,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,308 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated 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 VHD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

A8 VHD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is A8 VHD safe to buy?

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